27-07-2025
Watch: Elephants on the loose smash vehicles on Kerala streets, locals flee in panic
A video of a herd of three elephants wreaking havoc near the residential areas of Karuvarakundu's Thuvvur and Iringattiri regions in Kerala is doing rounds on the Internet. The wild elephants attacked several vehicles, triggering fear among the locals.
The viral video shows three elephants running loose on the road, charging towards vehicles abandoned by their drivers. One of the elephants attacked a mini pickup truck, lifting its front, and pushing it backwards. As locals and authorities rush to the scene, the animals disappear into the woods. Sharing the video, an Instagram user, Nisar Kurikkal, wrote, 'It's a shocking video of group of elephants attacking vehicles and public getting panicked in Karuvarakundu, Kerala.'
Watch the video here:
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According to a report in Onmanorama, the elephants wandered from the Parayinkunnu forest area and destroyed several vehicles, crops, and injured locals.
The report stated that one of the elephants fell into a well while passing through a populated neighbourhood in Akkarakulam. After several efforts by the forest officials, the elephants were driven back into the forest.
Early this week, a female elephant and its calf attacked a tractor trolley while Kanwarias were camping on the Dehradun highway. 'We keep raising awareness on the importance of conservation. Since the yatris play music on loudspeakers through the day, they did not turn it off, despite directions against it at night and near forest areas. A man was injured in the incident and taken to the hospital,' said Neeraj Sharma, divisional forest officer.
Haridwar police have issued clear instructions on noise control and have taken strict action against violators. Last week, more than three dozen DJ systems were sent back after being found in breach of the permitted noise levels, size limits, and regulatory guidelines.
