Safety rules for wild elephant encounters on East Coast roads

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Charlotte K.3505 rep2
asked about 19 hours ago

We are driving a scooter near Pottuvil and Lahugala What is the absolute safest thing to do if a wild elephant blocks the road

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Charlotte K.3505 rep2

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STOP immediately. Keep a distance of at least 50 meters. Turn off your engine so the bike is quiet. DO NOT honk your horn, flash lights, or yell. 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, push your scooter backward slowly.

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Dilini S.4250 rep1

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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Liam W.3900 rep2

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

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Kasun M.4790 rep1

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