Biker narrowly escapes as herd of elephants crosses road in northern India
by Aditi VermaA biker had a narrow escape after encountering a herd of wild elephants crossing the road in northern India’s Uttarakhand, where elephant movement continues to trouble residents.
The incident took place at Jagjitpur, a residential area in Haridwar on November 19.
Visuals showed a herd of elephants venturing into the residential zone, causing panic among locals. As the herd crossed a road, a biker unexpectedly found himself in their path. Fortunately, the biker escaped unharmed.
The incident, which highlights the challenges of human-wildlife interaction in the region, was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media. Local authorities are being urged to address the frequent movement of wild elephants into populated areas to ensure the safety of both residents and wildlife.
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