India, Oct. 1 -- An elephant in Botswana's wetlands charged at a group of tourists during a safari canoe tour after they drifted too close to her babies. The incident took place on Saturday in the shallow water of the Okavango Delta, one of Africa's most popular wildlife destinations.

According to a report by the New York Post, the tourists were navigating the shallow waters in traditional wooden canoes, known as mokoros, when they came near a herd of elephants. A video filmed by other safari-goers shows the mother elephant suddenly turning toward the group as they crept near young elephants.

Despite frantic efforts by the guides to steer the canoes away, the elephant quickly closed in and launched a charge. At one point, the elephant u...