Published 04:21 IST, November 7th 2019
Thailand: Bull elephant sits on a moving car in Khao Yai National Park
The video showing a bull elephant of Khao Yai National Park tried to sit on a moving car has gone viral. The animal is identified as a 35-year-old Duea.
The video showing a bull elephant of Khao Yai National Park in Thailand trying to sit on a moving car has gone viral. The stubborn animal, identified as a 35-year-old Duea was seen attempting to sit on the vehicle after walking around it for a while on October 30. Fortunately, the driver managed to escape after the incident which broke the car's window, leaving a couple of dents on the vehicle. Furthermore, no injuries were reported after the incident which was seen with amazement by netizens. After the close encounter with a male elephant, the park authorities reminded its visitors how to react when such a situation arises.
'Squishers gotta Squish'
The people of the internet found it hilarious how the elephant tried to sit comfortably on the car with many failed attempts and the driver did not move the vehicle. However, some of the users pointed out that it was a 'dangerous' and a 'terrifying' situation and recalled their similar experiences with wild animals in National Parks. The authorities of Khao Yai National Park have reportedly advised the visitors to stop 30 meters away if they encounter an elephant in their route. One of the Youtube users, commented under the video saying, 'Squishers got to squish' referring to the elephant and the car while someone else said that it 'looks like he is having fun'.
Updated 04:21 IST, November 7th 2019