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Adventure safety rules for elephants in the wild

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Sophia M.•8650 rep•2

We rented a scooter and will be driving near Habarana What is the absolute safest thing to do if a wild elephant is blocking the road

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STOP immediately. Keep a distance of at least 50 meters. Turn off your engine and your headlights if it is night. DO NOT honk your horn, flash lights, or shout. Wild elephants are easily startled and will charge a scooter in seconds. Wait patiently for the elephant to cross into the jungle. If it walks toward you, back your scooter away slowly.

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Amali D.•8190 rep•2

Absolutely NO feeding them! Throwing food teaches them to attack vehicles looking for more food. It is highly illegal and dangerous.

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Suresh K.•12365 rep•2

Never try to speed past them. They move much faster than you think and can easily swipe you off the bike.

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Bhante S.•17665 rep•2

Got it. Engine off, stay silent, give them space.

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Sophia M.•8650 rep•2

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