A large wild elephant emerged onto a road near Khao Yai National Park, frightening tourists who hastily tried to reverse their cars. The incident occurred yesterday when the elephant left the forest, crossing the road without causing any harm before returning to the woodland area.

 

According to Assumporn Rojanburanan, the head of Pong Prathan village in the Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima, the large elephant was spotted walking out of the woods and leisurely strolling along the road within the national park around on the way to Klhong Tabak. The elephant was heading towards the three-way intersection at Green Hill, near the Nen Hom Gate and Pong Yai Maeow.

 

Assumporn was accompanying his son, Kritsana Rojanburanan, and friends on a sightseeing trip and photography expedition in Khao Yai National Park when they encountered the large elephant. They estimated it to be a young elephant, aged about 15-18 years, as it had not yet developed tusks and its gender could not be discerned. The sighting caused vehicles coming from Nakhon Nayok’s Nen Hom Gate to swerve and try to escape, fearing the animal would approach them. However, due to a long queue of cars behind, they were unable to reverse.

 

The elephant continued heading towards the Green Hill intersection, where it was filmed by Kritsana’s son. The elephant then walked down the side of the road and returned to the forest without causing any damage or incidents.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Image courtesy of Khaosod Online

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/wild-elephant-emerges-on-busy-road-startles-tourists-in-khao-yai-national-park

 

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OMG, an elephant crossed the road, amazing news.

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A large wild elephant emerged onto a road near Khao Yai National Park, frightening tourists who hastily tried to reverse their cars. The incident occurred yesterday when the elephant left the forest, crossing the road without causing any harm before returning to the woodland area.

If you go down to the woods today be sure of a big surprise.

10 hours ago, Aussie999 said:

OMG, an elephant crossed the road, amazing news.

It's the latest model with a large capacity trunk and all-terrain capability. Probably looking for a charging point.