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Safety during wild elephant encounters on rural roads near Habarana

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Oliver B.•1225 rep•2
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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

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Oliver B.•1225 rep•2

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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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Suresh K.•1730 rep•1

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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Sophia M.•935 rep•2

If locals in vans stop and wait, you do the exact same thing. Do not try to be a hero.

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