🐘 Wild Elephant Chases Tourists in Bandipur Forest: One Injured in Close Call

A terrifying encounter unfolded in Karnataka’s Bandipur Tiger Reserve when a wild elephant charged at a group of tourists, resulting in one person being injured in a near-fatal incident.

📍 What Happened

• A tourist from Kerala was exploring the reserve when a wild tusker suddenly appeared on the road.

• The elephant charged at the man, knocking him down and pinning him under its foot.

• Miraculously, the elephant retreated before causing fatal harm, allowing the tourist to escape with injuries.

🎥 Viral Footage

• A video of the incident has gone viral, showing the elephant standing among vehicles and people before launching its charge.

• The footage captures the chaos and panic as bystanders scramble to safety.

🚨 Safety Concerns

• Forest officials are investigating the incident and have issued renewed warnings to tourists about maintaining safe distances from wildlife.

• Bandipur, part of a vital wildlife corridor, has seen similar human-wildlife conflicts in the past.