Angry elephant destroys vehicles. How to Survive in Elephant Attack?

Why Elephant attack and Kills People worldwide ?Show more

ELEPHANTS ARE BEING pushed into smaller and smaller spaces. And increasingly, they're pushing back.According to the National Geographic Channel documentary Elephant Rage, some 500 people are killed by elephant attacks each year. Such attacks are becoming increasingly common, researchers say.

How to Survive in Elephant Attack

1. Recognize that if the elephant's ears are pinned back it's about to charge. If an elephant's ears are relaxed, it is probably making a mock charge. Ears that are fanned out are likewise indicative of a mock charge. If the elephant's ears are pinned back flat, it is likely that the charge is real.

2. Look at the elephant's trunk to see if it's curled inward in attack position. During a genuine charge, an elephant will curl its trunk up and inward. If its trunk is hanging loosely down, on the other hand, the elephant is probably only making a mock charge.

3. See if the elephant is twitching its trunk or swinging one leg to and fro. These actions are known as “displacement activities.” They're physical signs that show an elephant's indecision regarding whether to charge or mock charge. If you see an elephant doing displacement activities, it's probably about to make a mock charge, not a real charge.

4. Stay downwind from the elephant at all times. This means that the wind should be blowing past the elephant towards you, not past you towards the elephant. When you're downwind, the elephant will find it difficult to smell you and seek you out (elephants have a keen sense of smell). If you can position yourself downwind, you might be able to avoid any further encounter.

5. Run in a zig-zag pattern if the elephant makes a real charge. If an elephant makes a real charge, shouting loudly will not be enough to deter it. If you've noticed the signs of a real charge, start running. A head start, combined with a zig-zag running pattern, should keep you safe from the charge.