
Watch: Angry Elephant Attacks Safari Vehicle As Passengers Run
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The bull elephant was in musth -- a state of sexual aggression that occurs during mating season
Terrifying footage shows the moment an elephant charged at a safari vehicle in South Africa's Selati Game Reserve and sent its occupants running for their lives. Trainee guides were being driven through the game reserve, which is situated at the edge of Kruger National Park, on Sunday when the bull elephant appeared out of the undergrowth and made straight for their vehicle, reports Daily Mail. Noble giant left them unharmed pic.twitter.com/DAk7yO0LU2
Footage captured by EcoTraining guides reveals how the 13-foot elephant flipped the jeep over. "Get out, get out, get out," a guide in a safari vehicle behind the jeep being attacked was heard yelling as trainee guides ran away from the aggressive elephant.
The hair-raising footage has gone viral on social media, racking up thousands of views on Twitter and Facebook. Watch it below: