Tourists run for their lives to evade charging elephant

Two tourists narrowly avoided a dangerous encounter with a wild elephant on National Highway 766, which traverses through the Bandipur National Park. The heart-stopping incident was captured on video by another tourist from the safety of their car.

According to Savad C A, the filmer, the harrowing event occurred on January 31st around 10 am at Abballa, near the Kerala border. Savad, traveling with his family, witnessed two men desperately fleeing from a charging tusker, with a red car seemingly racing alongside them.

Expressing concern for the men's safety, Savad recounted, "At one point, we thought one of the men would be trampled by the animal." Miraculously, as one of the men stumbled and fell, the elephant diverted its attention to a passing vehicle, sparing him from harm.

"We sped away as we were very much shocked," Savad recalled.

This incident comes in the wake of a recent incident where the Kerala Forest Department imposed a hefty fine on a tourist who narrowly escaped injury while attempting to take a selfie with an elephant herd. Trespassing on prohibited forest land, as per officials, carries severe penalties, including imprisonment or hefty fines. The Karnataka Forest Department has initiated an inquiry into the recent incident, aiming to identify the individuals involved.

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[AnuragvermaX]

Imagine you are running for your life and this is your top speed 😂

[lilsun]

This proves it. As long as you can run faster than the next person, you should be ok.

[ErinDeNis]

The elephant was so gentle with his little kick. That was a very effective, yet PURPOSEFUL warning

[ss]

The awareness of the driver of the car is commendable. Slowing the car and trying to divert the attention of the elephant towards the car while also maintaining a safe distance to keep the passengers unharmed, that's wholesome.

[clintsride]

The guy who fell realised fast food doesn't make you fast

[anoopm]

2 things to learn.
1. Dont flout the rules while driving in reserve
2. Fitness is important in life

[flooressence]

He just gave up, , even the elephant felt he was pathetic 😂😂

[afamefunaokechukwu]

And the elephant said: I caught you, now it's your turn😂😂😂

[SN]

Elephant was like bro I got you, now it's your turn to catch me 😂😂😂

[benno]

That elephant can run way faster. It was showing mercy 😂

[TheWheelieboy]

After the guy fell down,
Elephant kicked and was like "Kya Runner Banega Re Tu "

[krishna-thecreator]

Old man : running 🏃🏻
Young man : jogging 🚶🏻
Elephant : walking 🐘

[thekingheard]

The elephant wasn’t even running, he was strolling. 😂

[chiinechi]

Elephant: Dude! Don't tell me your top speed is 1.2 miles per decade.

[nft]

"Run like your life depends on it"
These guys:

[Touchmenot-eg]

I bet both guys had not run that fast in their entire life!🤣🤣

[newera]

Finally, a personal trainer who can guarantee results.

[danceufo]

He didn't even trip. He just forgot how running works😂

[monishsatwani_]

Lack of 2 things:
1. Fitness clearly
2. Common sense: Running straight instead of sideways.

[joshuads]

The elephant last kick was personal after he fell down 😅😂