A family of wild elephants made headlines after tipping over a visitor's empty car at Khao Yai National Park. No injuries were reported as the car was unoccupied during the incident.

 

The incident, which has gone viral on TikTok, has ignited debates regarding human-wildlife interactions within natural habitats.

 

Park officials explained that the smell of food made by the visitors attracted the elephants. Upon failing to find the source of the scent, the elephants became unsettled and began inspecting the parked car. Using their powerful trunks, they were able to overturn the car.

 

Park rangers were quick in responding to the situation and managed to guide the elephants back to the forest. The car owner has reportedly accepted the incident amicably and has been assisted by the park authorities, including moving the damaged vehicle to Bangkok.

 

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-- 2024-08-13

 

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Video of the incident.

 

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A family of wild elephants made headlines after tipping over a visitor's empty car at Khao Yai National Park. No injuries were reported as the car was unoccupied during the incident.

Elephants having fun..... 

12 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Video of the incident.

 

Just doing a vehicle inspection.... 

12 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Video of the incident.

 

 

oh dear '     he was looking for some food inside the car ....

 

lucky it wasn't an expensive Mercedes or similar.    

The Elephants have spoken.  Next time bring Pineapple and Bananas or your car will be next.

Elephant version of "cow tipping"

 

 

 

Reminds me of some of the a$$holes in the UK overturning cars in the recent riots.  I got much, much more respect for that elephant though.

On 8/14/2024 at 10:57 AM, Watawattana said:

 

Reminds me of some of the a$$holes in the UK overturning cars in the recent riots.  I got much, much more respect for that elephant though.

The elephant probably had a valid reason for doing that.  Even if it was for having fun. 

On 8/14/2024 at 6:43 AM, hotchilli said:

Elephants having fun..... 

 

He wanted to look in the trunk

 

 

 

10 hours ago, Denim said:

 

He wanted to look in the trunk

 

 

 

Yer, but did he have to put the boot in?

On 8/13/2024 at 6:39 PM, Georgealbert said:

Video of the incident.

 

That's really naughty.