Leornad Tonui and Michael Shikuku had spotted the elephant resting in Kiptagich forest in Nakuru and they promptly fished out their mobile phones to take photos in turns.

“They got excited and started touching it as they snapped away and it suddenly whipped the two with its trunk sending them sprawling to the grounds. It trampled on them angrily before heading into the forest to collect twigs to 'bury’ the two,” Kuresoi South OCPD Mr, David Wambua.

The elephant was gunned by Kenya Wildlife Service and Kenya Forest Service rangers.

Mr Wambua cautioned area residents against playing with wild animals saying it was dangerous.

Nakuru County deputy governor Mr. Joseph Rutto mourned the death of the two teenagers and blamed KWS for not taking the matter seriously as this was not the first time people are killed or injured by jumbos.

“The Kenya Wildlife Service should be serious with this issue as this is not the first time for us to experience this. Action has to be taken so that we do not continue witnessing losses of lives and property.” Said Mr. Rutto

Submitted on 05/01/2014

Submitted by: Ronosteve
Reference: http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Two-men-killed-by-elephant-as-they-pose-for-photos/-/1056/2291692/-/oyw

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Candi said:
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Goofing off with wild animals is one thing... taking pictures and selfies while touching a *wild elephant's trunk* is something else again! Especially with elephants paranoid about poachers and hunters. Thanks Ronosteve!

James said:
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I feel sorry for the poor elephant! Touching a sleeping elephant's trunk is like putting your hand in a sleeping lion's mouth! These knuckleheads got what was coming to them! Thanks, Ronosteve!

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