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News.com.au
2 days ago
- News.com.au
Moment tourist chased and trampled by elephant
An angry elephant charged at a tourist and trampled on him after the man tried to take a selfie with the animal. The man, identified as reportedly trespassed into a restricted forest near a temple in southwest India on Sunday. He allegedly tried to take a picture with the massive mammal but ended up running for his life in a freak incident. Terrifying footage of the encounter has emerged online – filmed by visitors at the reserve in Karnataka. It shows the elephant standing on the side of the road before flinging its trunk and charging across the road in front of a moving car to chase the fleeing tourist. Basavaraju is seen turning around and dashing away from the mammal into the busy road. He stumbles and falls before the elephant catches up and stomps on him several times, managing to take off his pants and underwear in the attack. The elephant hovers over the tourist then trots away, allowing the man to get up and flee to safety. Fortunately, in a shocking turn of events, the man survived but was taken to hospital with severe injuries. According to a witness, Daniel Osorio, the elephant was seen eating carrots roadside when the tourist approached the animal to take a selfie. The elephant was disturbed by the sudden bright flash and attacked the man in a sudden urge of annoyance. Basavaraju was slapped with a hefty fine of 25,000 Rupees which is just over $A400 – and forced to make a video confessing to his actions. In the video he admits his behaviour stemmed from lack of knowledge on wildlife safety rules. 'This incident is a strong reminder to follow the rules of the wildlife reserves and to let trained authorities, not people on foot, handle situations like this,' Mr Osorio said. He also warned other tourists to not make the same mistake. The Forest Department said: 'Such reckless stunts not only endanger human lives but also provoke unpredictable and dangerous animal behaviour'. The Indian subcontinent has at least 30,000 wild elephants – more than any other country. They are also home to 60 per cent of the world's entire Asian elephant population. This is not the only animal attack that has happened in India in recent years. It comes after a very similar, terrifying turn of events when footage captured the moment a leopard attacked a group of friends having a picnic last year. The predator unexpectedly charged at around 60 people and mauled the pals in Shahdol, India, in the Madhya Pradesh state. This shocking incident left three people injured. The horrifying video showed the moment the leopard pounced out of the trees in a park on October 20. This predator jumped on its first victim, reportedly named Akash Kushwaha, 23, as one man was seen falling to the ground, according to the Times of India. As this man was mauled, another person was seen running away from the leopard and the fallen man. A group of around four men then rushed back to help the injured victim. The video abruptly ended after the leopard moved away from the park-goers. An off-duty police officer and a woman were also attacked by the predator, according to local media. Other members of the crowd sustained minor injuries during the mad rush away from the animal.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Moment tourist is chased and trampled by charging elephant 'after trying to take a selfie'
This is the terrifying moment an ignorant tourist was trampled by an elephant after he tried to take a selfie with it. Footage shows the huge animal charging after the man as he flees for his life in southwest India on Sunday. The tourist, named as had reportedly trespassed into a restricted forest near a temple before the encounter. A video of the incident was filmed by visitors at the reserve in Karnataka and has since emerged online. It shows the elephant standing on the roadside before raising its trunk and charging across the road in front of a moving car - in pursuit of the tourist. Basavaraju is seen turning around and running away from the mammal into the busy road. But, he faceplants onto the tarmac and the elephant catches him. The giant animal stomps on him several times, taking off his trousers and underwear. A video of the incident was filmed by visitors at the reserve in Karnataka and has since emerged online. It shows the elephant standing on the side of the road before flinging its trunk and charging across the road in front of a moving car - in pursuit of the tourist The elephant stands over the tourist before trotting away - allowing the man to get to his feet and flee to safety. Miraculously, the man survived but was taken to hospital with severe injuries. According to a witness, Daniel Osorio, the elephant was seen eating carrots roadside when the tourist approached it to take a selfie. The elephant was provoked by the sudden bright flash and attacked the man. Basavaraju was slapped with a hefty fine of 25,000 Rupees (£200) and ordered to make a video confessing to his actions. In the clip he says his behaviour was caused by his lack of knowledge on wildlife safety rules. The witness, Osorio, said: 'This incident is a strong reminder to follow the rules of the wildlife reserves and to let trained authorities, not people on foot, handle situations like this.' He also warned other tourists to not make the same mistake. The Forest Department said: 'Such reckless stunts not only endanger human lives but also provoke unpredictable and dangerous animal behaviour'. The Indian sub-continent has at least 30,000 wild elephants- more than any other country. They are also home to 60 per cent of the world's entire Asian elephant population. This is not the only elephant attack to happen in India recently. Last year an elephant attacked a Russian traveller at at the Amer Fort in Jaipur - a popular tourist site. Footage shows the female elephant grabbing the woman with its trunk, swinging her vigorously, and then slamming her to the ground and breaking her leg. Another person appears to go flying as the tourist is swung around the courtyard. Two people were injured in the commotion, animal welfare group PETA reported. The same elephant, who is forced to give rides at the popular tourist site, also severely injured a male shopkeeper in October 2022, the organisation said. While elephants rarely act out, welfare groups say they can become aggressive and even kill people when threatened or mistreated like the thousands used for entertainment purposes across Asia. Footage showed Gouri the elephant attacking a Russian tourist in the main courtyard of Amer Fort in Jaipur, India. The gentle giant - known as 'Number 86' at work - is pictured cloaked in red cloth and a saddle as others nearby carry tourists on their backs. At the start of the clip, Gouri picks up the traveller with her trunk and swings her round the courtyard. The tourist is sent flying as the elephant lets go, and another person appears to fall from the elephant's back. Gouri turns to walk away hurriedly as witnesses rush in to help the two people lying on the ground. According to PETA, the elephant also attacked a shopkeeper in October 2022, breaking his ribs and one of his legs.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Moment bungling tourist is chased & trampled by elephant after trying to take a selfie… and landed with £200 fine
AN angry elephant charged at a tourist and trampled on him after the man tried to take a selfie with it. The man, identified as reportedly trespassed into a restricted forest near a temple in southwest India on Sunday. 3 He allegedly tried to take a picture with the massive mammal but ended up running for his life in a freak incident. Terrifying footage of the encounter has emerged online - filmed by visitors at the reserve in Karnataka. It shows the elephant standing on the side of the road before flinging its trunk and charging across the road in front of a moving car- to chase the fleeing tourist. Basavaraju is seen turning around and dashing away from the mammal into the busy road. He stumbles and falls before the elephant catches up and stomps on him several times- managing to take off his pants and underwear in the attack. The elephant hovers over the tourist then trots away- allowing the man to get up from the horrifying attack and flee to safety. Fortunately, in a shocking turn of events, the man survived but was taken to hospital with severe injuries. According to a witness, Daniel Osorio, the elephant was seen eating carrots roadside when the tourist approached the animal to take a selfie. The elephant was disturbed by the sudden bright flash and attacked the man in a sudden urge of annoyance. Basavaraju was slapped with a hefty fine of 25,000 Rupees which is just over £200- and forced to make a video confessing to his actions. In the video he admits his behaviour stemmed from lack of knowledge on wildlife safety rules. The witness, Osorio said: "This incident is a strong reminder to follow the rules of the wildlife reserves and to let trained authorities, not people on foot, handle situations like this.' He also warned other tourists to not make the same mistake. The Forest Department said: 'Such reckless stunts not only endanger human lives but also provoke unpredictable and dangerous animal behaviour'. The Indian sub-continent has at least 30,000 wild elephants- more than any other country. They are also home to 60 per cent of the world's entire Asian elephant population. This is not the only animal attack that has happened in India in recent years. It comes after a very similar, terrifying turn of events when footage captured the moment a leopard attacked a group of friends having a picnic last year. Elephant facts by Jeylin Mehmet ELEPHANT'S have the biggest brains of any land animal. Their tusks are actually overgrown teeth and can weigh more than 100kg each. An elephant's trunk contains over 40,000 muscles and works like a built-in shower, snorkel and straw. They communicate using rumbles, trumpets and even deep sounds humans can't hear. Elephants live in close family herds led by a female - usually its mum. All elephant species are under threat from poaching and habitat destruction. According to the World Health Organisation, roughly 500 people are killed by elephants each year globally. The predator unexpectedly charged at around 60 people and mauled the pals in Shahdol, India, in the Madhya Pradesh state. This shocking incident left three people injured. The horrifying video showed the moment the leopard pounced out of the trees in a park on 20 October. This predator jumped on its first victim, reportedly named Akash Kushwaha, 23, as one man was seen falling to the ground, according to the Times of India. As this man was mauled, another person was seen running away from the leopard and the fallen man. A group of around four men then rushed back to help the injured victim. The video abruptly ended after the leopard moved away from the park-goers. An off-duty police officer and a woman were also attacked by the predator, according to local media. These two victims reportedly sustained major head injuries in the incident, per the Times of India. Other members of the crowd sustained minor injuries during the mad rush away from the animal.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
Karnataka Man Narrowly Escapes Elephant Attack, Fined Rs 25,000 For Dangerous Selfie Stunt
The individual, identified as R Basavaraju, was caught on camera venturing dangerously close to the elephant near the Bankapur temple area in Bandipur. In a shocking case of human recklessness around wildlife, a man from Nanjangud has been fined Rs 25,000 after attempting to take a selfie with a wild elephant near the Bandipur–Ooty road — a stunt that nearly ended in a tragedy. The individual, identified as R Basavaraju, was caught on camera venturing dangerously close to the elephant near the Bankapur temple area in Bandipur. Video footage shows him positioning himself for a photograph when the elephant suddenly charges. Basavaraju escaped by a narrow margin, sprinting away before the animal could reach him. According to forest officials, the incident occurred a few days ago and involved trespassing into a restricted forest zone. After the footage circulated online, personnel from Bandipur National Park tracked Basavaraju to his residence in Nanjangud. He was brought in, fined for his actions, and required to record a public video confession. In it, he admitted that his behaviour stemmed from ignorance about wildlife safety and appealed to others not to repeat his mistake. A narrow escape! A tourist in Bandipur was nearly trampled by a wild elephant while trying to take a selfie. Video shows the elephant charging as the man tries to run. #Bandipur #WildlifeSafety — Harish Upadhya (@harishupadhya) August 11, 2025 'While returning from the temple, I went to take a selfie with an elephant and to have fun. The elephant attacked me and I was lucky to have escaped. But please, don't attempt such things. After that, I switched off my phone and went home. Even then, the forest officials found my home and arrested me, and now they have slapped a fine. Please, nobody should ever do such a thing. Also, don't park vehicles or give anything to any animals like monkeys or anything else. Don't get down even for five minutes in forest area," he said. Wildlife experts warn that such acts not only put human lives at risk but also endanger animals by provoking unpredictable responses. 'Elephants are powerful and can become aggressive if they feel threatened. Approaching them for photos is extremely dangerous," said a Bandipur forest ranger. Karnataka has witnessed several elephant-related tragedies in recent years. In June 2024, a farmer in Kodagu district lost his life after being trampled while attempting to chase an elephant away from his field. Earlier this year, in Chikmagalur, a villager was killed after unknowingly walking into the path of a lone tusker during the early hours. Authorities continue to urge tourists and locals to maintain a safe distance from wildlife and respect forest boundaries to prevent such avoidable incidents. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
