Police seek answers on trampled Chinese man
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | Thursday May 8, 2014 12:51
Superintendent Ishmael Morebodi told Mmegi yesterday that it was still unclear whether the victim was a tourist or resident of Botswana. Police suspect that the man was part of a group that went to the north-eastern safari area from Francistown.
“We will be working hand-in-hand with the Chinese Embassy to locate his next of kin, before we release the body after the post-mortem,” he said.
The police informed Mmegi that the victim was travelling in a party of five Chinese men.
Morebodi said the tourists exited their vehicle after they became interested in a herd of elephants.
“It seems after they finished taking pictures and were returning to their vehicle, one elephant became enraged,” he said, adding that, “Unfortunately a man aged between 30 and 40 years could not escape and was subsequently trampled by the elephant. He did not make it to the hospital”.
Morebodi said the tourist was certified dead at Bobonong Primary Hospital and his body is awaiting post mortem.
He urged visitors to game areas to exercise caution and seek assistance from tour guides.