Wildlife safety during wild elephant encounters on rural roads

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Yuki T.7220 rep2
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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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Dinithi S.8070 rep2

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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Ruwan M.6140 rep2

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

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Elena C.7595 rep2

Should we feed them bananas to make them move

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Yuki T.7220 rep2

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

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Dinithi S.8070 rep2

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