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Wild elephant encounters on rural adventure hiking trails

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Emma L.•5035 rep•2

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

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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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Amali D.•8520 rep•2

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

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Amali D.•8520 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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Suresh K.•7495 rep•2

Should we feed them bananas to make them move

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Emma L.•5035 rep•2

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

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Noah D.•7205 rep•2

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