Safety during wild elephant encounters on rural roads

Question

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

Dr. Nimal. · Accepted Answer

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.

Noah D. · Answer

Should we feed them bananas to make them move.

Bhante S. · Answer

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

Dr. Nimal. · Answer

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

Emma L. · Answer

We had this happen! We just sat in silence for 20 minutes until it moved. Terrifying but amazing.

Safety during wild elephant encounters on rural roads

5 Answers

🔥 Popular tags

Related

Fair TukTuk Prices