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Safety rules for wild elephant encounters near national parks

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Oliver B.•3430 rep•2
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We are renting a scooter and driving near Habarana. What is the absolute safest thing to do if a wild elephant is blocking the road.

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Oliver B.•3430 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.•2090 rep•2

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

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Sophia M.•2260 rep•2

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

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Oliver B.•3430 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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