Man chased by elephant after selfie attempt in Karnataka fined Rs 25,000, apologises
Basavaraj has since apologized for his actions. Authorities continue to remind visitors to respect wildlife and follow safety guidelines strictly.In February this year, an elephant chased two tourists in the National Park in Chamarajanagar district. The elephant chased them after they attempted to take a selfie with it. Both of them, who were heading to Kerala, escaped unharmed.In December 2023, a partially devoured body of a man was found in the Kundakere range of the Tiger Reserve. This was the third human death due to a tiger attack in Bandipur in one month.- EndsMust Watch
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