The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense has confirmed British soldier Mathew Talbot died during a counter-poaching operation in Malawi.

The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense has confirmed British soldier Mathew Talbot died during a counter-poaching operation in Malawi.

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British soldier killed by elephant during anti-poaching operation

A British soldier was killed by an elephant during an operation against poachers in Malawi, the UK Ministry of Defence said in a statement.