Safety protocol if wild elephants block the road near Arugam Bay

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We rented a scooter and will be driving south of Arugam Bay towards Panama What is the absolute safest thing to do if a wild elephant blocks the road

Gayan S. · 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.

Mia V. · Answer

Should we feed them bananas to make them move

Gayan S. · Answer

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

David L. · Answer

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

Isabella G. · Answer

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

Safety protocol if wild elephants block the road near Arugam Bay

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