Elephant charges safari truck filled with tourists in South Africa
Frightened tourists ducked between seats during a tense standoff between a bull elephant and a safari truck in South Africa's Pilanesberg National Park.
The safari guide who warded off the elephant was praised by wildlife experts.
Hendry Blom, a bystander who recorded the incident, told ABC News: "We were definitely scared, especially for the people in the truck because we thought they might die."
No one was injured in the incident, though Mankwe Game Trackers told ABC News one family had been offered counseling after being left "extremely rattled."
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Talk about value for money! Now that’s a Safari ride!
Yeah, you want to be close to wild animals? That's being close to wild animals.
Must have been a lot of rain and mud on your safari trip; the seat of your pants is all brown.
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That's real strength right there. He wasn't even trying. Imagine if he was REALLY angry and not just aggravated.
Oooh weee!
But i now studying that them real strong am not playing with this animal
That’s the first thing I noticed man, amazing the elephant was hardly trying
Imagine just casually picking up the heavy part of a bus with your teeth. Elephant's name should be 'Jack'. "next stop: tyrannosaurus rex paddock"
@Frendo-Calrissian not really a fair comparison, considering my teeth aren't 7 ft long and 150 lbs
The sheer strength of that animal is amazing
And just think that's not even a small percent of the strength he has!! A female could do HELLA damage!! But we have a frustrated bull and it's probably mating season!! All wild animals go crazy during that time. The instinct to breed is so strong that if they don't get to, they're looking to attack anything!! litterLly
During a unique sexual period called musth, elephant bulls can have testosterone levels that are 60 times higher than normal, and in some cases up to 140 times higher. This hormonal surge can cause elephant bulls to become aggressive and seek fights with other males.
My friend was killed by an Elephant. It leaned on him against a wall. It had tried to hurt him before. It was in a zoo.
He worked in a zoo@@nospoon4799
The question is, why is the truck not backing up? Or this is done for Tik Tok?
I don't blame the elephant. They're sick and tired of their territory being trespassed by loud safari trucks with annoying tourists disturbing their peace. ❤️🐘
Exactly 💯
Total agree *** money makers👊
What? They do that to animals. Just instinct.
Freak'n, Bingo.
Están hartos de que sus rutas de migración sean profanadas por los humanos. De los cazadores, los turistas y por todo.
he doesn't want to be a tourist attraction, he has dignity.
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True
les gens l'on vu faire caca. C'est pour ça sa dignité
But then this experience had an extra value...now more people will come to check out the angry elephant. :-)
Right on lol
Please remain seated until the ride comes to a full stop 😂
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The real king of the of the beasts.
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Elephant: “For the ele11phant time I told you to move back!”
Don’t be mad at him, that’s his home dummies. Mr Elephant I stand with you.
That's not his home. That's a safari, they were placed there for conservation. Don't be slow
Yeah just like palestinians fighting back zionists
@un6982 you are brainwashed
Just like the conservationists who allow big game hunting in Africa. What's conservation, pal?
@@leelearnsya8619 this sentence my dear sir, applies to you.
They’re lucky that elephant didn’t attack from the side of the vehicle. Don’t mess with an angry elephant 🐘
It originally came in from the side but the driver turned to face the elephant.
The elephant not the brightest even though they can remember everything they’ve ever done. 😇 Elephant needs a manager to pitch out ideas. 💀
@@eyeheartsushi2212Brave driver to put his tourists first.
I would think the climate changing (especially if getting warmer) would effect animal behavior as much (or more) than anyone. He’s just getting cranky! 🐘.
Climate Change? Are you serious? Please tell us when on a 75 degree day that the temperature increases to 76 degrees without any aid from a thermometer or other instrument to measure temperature?
Today I learned backing your truck up is probably more effective than yelling when confronted by an elephant.
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The screams r priceless
@@nickwashington8492😂😂😂 I was just thinking, they should install a pressure horn or use a fire stick of some kind. Both freak the f out of animals. Fire was used against war elephants and they would run amok, trampling friendly troops, as they broke rank. Usually animals such as pigs were covered in tar and then set on fire and made to run at the elephants. Main Reason elephants were rarely used effectively was because they were impossible to control.
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Reverse bruh, Reverse… we didn’t pay you for this experience 😂
That elephant tired of ya'll harassing him and his family every damn day driving around making noise while taking pictures and sh*t. It stops today you hear🤬
A classic demonstration of horsepower vs. elephant power.
象力马力都是浮云 关键是这车的质量很好😂😂😂
No the power of water as they drink up to 300 liters a day
La connerie du chauffeur et proportionnelle a la force de l'animal
You beat me to it
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Elephant: "I'm forklift certified"
Best comment so far
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"I'm a certified forklift"
Не вся земля ваша. Не шляйтесь где не попадя. Молодец слон!
Man the rides at universal studios are getting ridiculously realistic 😅😅😅
Just goes to show you that despite being gentle giants most of the time, elephants can easily ruin your day if they really wanted to.
This
I always knew that elephants were really strong but the fact it's easily lifting that truck with one tusk proves they are extremely strong
With people inside too
There is more muscle in an elephant’s trunk than there is in the entire human body! Learned that on a Disney safari ride lol
That’s why when I build a engine it’s going to be off elephant power not horse
@@AtmosphericaBlessing best comment 🏆
That’s why they are deified as removal of obstacles in Ganesha. Elephants have been used in forestry work in South Asia for thousands of years. Even with the invention of machines they are still more efficient in moving logs and maneuvering through dense forest with the fuel being what they eat. And they move the trucks they load with logs that get stuck in the forest all the time. I’m surprised that’s all it did. It wasn’t aggressive, more defensive.
This rare group of tourists did have an experience of a lifetime.
Не лезьте в чужую среду обитания, и будет вам счастье! 😊
Lol That's for sure ! 😂
He doesnt want you coming down that way. He is sick of your safari. Elephants are smart creatures.
THEY’RE TIRED OF BEING TREATED LIKE ANIMALS!!!💯💯💯
Elephant is clearly saying, "I don't want you here, Respect my Privacy!"
Clearly that’s 30 men in an elephant costume
Thanks captain !
It's clearly an elephant! And it's clearly grey in color.
I hope they don’t do any harm to the elephant..!
@@harmeenkaur504 My thought too.
This elephant is probably sick of people riding around in trucks and staring at him.
Elephant: What are you looking at? 🐘😂
Social anxiety
Exatamente. Sábio comentário ❤
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They think the big truck is an animal.
He wasn't angry.. he was just playing 🗿
Leave them alone! Elephants are sentient animals. Leave them on peace.
That gentle scream by the elephant, saying see what I can do to you. So kindly back off! What a majestic animal. Look at his size and that sheer power and grace. 🙏🏽💐🙏🏽
Turn it around and take me back right now😅😅😅😅😅😅
Looks like a teenager to me.
I dont know about grace but hes definitely a badass
Lol grace ? He was whooping them 😂😂😂
The word U lack is noise not scream god sake read a dictionary or at least buy one
Hes playing with that truck like a toy Now thats raw power
Facts 😂
More like there is a baby calf nearby
How much does that truck weigh? The elephant lifted it up like it was a Tonka toy!!!
No playing involved here.
That too , he is a vegetarian...LoL
So beautiful. Look at his eyes they show so much emotion
And all they asked him for was an autograph. These celebrities are out of control.
Bruh. The tensile strength on those tusks. Absolutely incredible.
Almost as strong as the suspension on that truck!
"Bruh" should've stayed in school, that's not "tensile" strength, it's shear strength.
@@Kiowan918mostly shear, but it's both
@@Charger-ob8ylActually, it's tonsil strength.
Looks like all trunk making contact.
That must have been scary as hell.... The size and power of that elephant is unbelievable..
Si pobre elefante 🐘 que bueno que se defendió por meterse en su habitad
The women in red just steady recording like she's at Disneyland 😮😂
Look how effortlessly the Elephant lift's that vehicle. Raw unmatched strength.
God created such strong animal.the truck is like a toy
Lift's ???
😂like its nohing
Para el elefante 🐘 es como un juguete 😅
He is politely expressing his need for personal space.
Well yeah... What if the previous people who went there hurt the elephant's keen or young, see...?
@@rommelriot understandable. I wouldnt be debating his rites on his turf.
I wondered why he didn't beep the horn. But the elephant might take it as a challenge
Social distancing is a good practice even in the wild 😂
The last dog is me typing my resignation letter when facing a mild inconvenience at work.
I bet this puppy wanted to play with a new toy. Nothing more ❤😂
Human feels safe in big truck, Elephant feels safe just standing there.
Trust and believe. No one in that truck felt safe
😂 yeah@@chrisbranch231
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2. horse power 🐎 ❌ 1. Elephant power 🐘 ✅
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200 🐎 = 1 🐘
lol that's fantastic!!! Y'all in his neighborhood probably his corner that he hangs out at and now some ugly old truck is just gonna pass through here? Lol nope not today 😂😂😂😂
Why do they always forget how to drive, and start yelling?..
The people and the driver could have either jump or drove away peacefully. They provoked the elephant and was lucky enough to get alive. Foolish people.
Still crazy to think there are places in the world that u could go outside and run into a animal size of a dinosaur & its just out there chillin😂
Driver : Don't worry it's just a part of the safari ride. The elephant is our employee.
The Elephant make the Truck look like a TOY-CAR.
Absolutely. That's why they call it horsepower, which is another strong animal...
Зубя чешыт : разМинка культурны Окуратны ❄️🏔️Ы
Powerful elephant
that truck is small tho. not the kind of truck you see on highways
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Tourists: i’m dying of terror The elephant: why so serious? I’m playing.
Did anyone notice the head of the driver pop out of the roof once the vehicle landed from the first bounce. the point of view of the driver must’ve been the most exciting and scary at the same time
He's protecting his home and herd , humans should stay back respect their territory.
Yes, but nobody cares. It's money.
and how do you think they get money for conservation?
Conservation ?
Exactly .Always want to tour..see what happens
@@toxicc88wouldn’t need conservation if territory was respected. Let that thought sit in your mind a bit longer and deeper
You read the ads for professionally guided safari tours, lead to believe it’s perfectly safe. Reality is, you’re safe as long as the encountered wildlife allows you to be safe.
That part
Educated people with zero practical knowledge:- “But, I had an agreement with you guaranteeing my safety “ 😂
Exactly think about it, if herd of lions insist to have human for lunch.
The fact the elephant is using it's trunk and not it's tusk shows it was more a pushing contest than an attack. And why did the driver leave his brakes on and why is he yelling at the elephant as if the elephant is trained and understands.
Elephant gave those tourist a 5D experience they’ll never forget
"GO BACK HOME!!! I'M NOT IN THE DAMN MOOD TODAY!!!" Mr. Elephant: 🐘
The machine vs the animal ! 😂
Are engry when the man invade its territori you should keep silence ❤
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Correct!
"Get outta my house!" said the elephant.
Lol
That’s a funny! That’s what I heard him say as well. I guess “heard” isn’t the correct word. But that’s the message I felt he was sending to the man! ♥️
thats a do or die episode. 😂 #fun fact: elephants are sensitive to ultrasound frequencies. so, in this situation, honking was a better option, or else beat something loud, like beating on a metal with a stick. here, it kinda descalated as he backed off a little.
And the driver said no
that's funny. i just wrote the same comment before I saw yours.
The power of the elephant is amazing. What a once in a lifetime experience for the tourists !!!!!
The elephant doesn’t feel like being exploited, and he’s telling you to back off: you’re invading HIS territory!
Yep! It's his home... ...you're just visiting it!
"Invading his territory "probably how people feel when the U.S invade they country
Guy should've backed up after that first attack, instead of subjecting his passengers to extra whiplash. Insurance claim incoming. Thought he could yell at the elephant and make it back off as if he owns the place? Okaayyyy....
For anyone who needs more context here it is: This was taken from Pilanesberg national park here in SA this elephant bull was in musth which is when they are in their mating season you don’t ever want to be in a situation with a musth elephant because they get very very aggressive and the game ranger couldn’t get his truck into first gear to get away from the elephant and the truck wasn’t filled with tourists it had locals in the back but we are very thankful that these people are ok😊
So the bull elephant wanted the truck to turn around so he could mate with the truck 🛻? 😅
The ranger can be glad that he couldn't engage 1st gear! Reverse would be my gear of choice here...
Bro couldn't afford to compete with the truck
Comma, exclamation point..........period
@@mattjessup8376 nooo🤣🤣 I did giggle at ur reply tho.. but what I meant was when a elephant bull is in musth they get very aggressive towards anything that’s in their path
For the life of me, I’ll never understand why people feel the need to be in close proximity with the strongest land animals in existence. 🤦🏽♂️
I’ll never understand why these people go on these types of trips. They’re wild animals & need to be left alone. I think that driver got the scare of his life.
I went on these trips and you haven't lived until you have, nothing better than a African experience,I would rather do this than hang out in Europe with all the terrorist attacks.
They're on the territory of a male bull elephant. He's just doing his job, caring for his community and his family. Hopefully the tourist agency got his message. Respect for wildlife.
They would come back a following day. Money talks.
I wish the mic was closer, so we could hear the remarks that Samuel L Jackson the bus driver, is making to piss off the elephant so much.........
The tourism driver should never have been that close to a male elephant 🐘, who was only protecting his land.
How do you know that? I don't think this is home turf. It's the Interlopers bothering him.
@@dennispicone6801Because you are more experienced than a trained and licensed Safari Guide?
African Elephants are gigantic as compared to their Asian cousins. Seem unreal with their sheer size. Beautiful creatures.
Absolutely! Also, they cannot be tamed. Unless they grew up in an animal orphanage.
I wonder if there is a new baby around
Asian cap at about 5 ton African cap at about 10 ton So yeah they are double the size
now imagine how small the pygmy elephants are. the adults are the size of baby elephants and the babies are the size of baby hippos
African giant
Put it in reverse Terry, a whole ass elephant is picking your truck up!
Please keep arms and legs inside the ride at all times. Elephant “hey where’s my peanuts punk!”
He was saying give him space. If he wanted to do harm, all he had to do was sit on the truck.
That elephant lifted that truck like it was nothing!
Nature can be both majestic and terrifying
Children: Playing with toy truck Elephant: Playing with real truck 💀
What an incredibly beautiful and strong creature. I absolutely love these intelligent beings. Elephants are amazing and can really care for humans they bond with if treated properly and fairly.
This is the definition of "f around and find out". Lucky he was just standing his ground and not angry.
Yeah...he wasn't even ANGRY at all...😅😂...this is the ONLY way...elephants always CHILLS huh...🤗🤭... They all are LUCKY that he DIDN'T TRY these from a SIDE...otherwise the WORST part of CHILLING would have EXPERIENCED... Such a MAJESTIC and INCREDIBLE CREATURE...telling we humans to BACKOFF....❤🎉
It blows my mind how strong these amazing animals are! 😮 that elephant moved that truck like it was a toy😮😮
Its just playing with its new toy truck like we play with stuffed animal's😅
And it doesn't look tired.
And remember, he is a vegetarian 😉
Yesterday I seen a video of a dead whale being pulled out of the water. Now don’t get me wrong I know whales are massive creatures, but actually seeing it was very different. It’s humongous to say the least. Imagine the power of that thing bro wow
Those trucks only weigh 100 pounds
Elephants are super smart creatures so you know he feels violated that him and his family are bothered nonstop way too much by these people.
Menschen sollen einfach die Tiere in Ruhe leben lassen. Der Elefant ist ein wunderschönes Wesen ❤
Stop following me and taking my picture… “in elephant voice though”
WHAT'S TACKING HIM SO LONG TO BACK THE HELL OUTTA THERE THE ELEPHANT 🐘 IS FUCKING PISSED
@@user-gx8ic5cj3jThe Guide tried to skimp on the toll fee. The enforcer is just letting him know the proper amount. He is MAGNIFICENT. I would love to see him in person(or animal😊) 💞🥰🐘🌟🤕. Enjoy Life😘
Really not in human voice
When you exit I-80 in the wrong hood ...
The elephant said that more than 3 times until he loses his cool.
He is saying by his action give me space , I ain't a circus animal. People need to learn to keep their distance
так ведь Люди слону не мешали
How does that elephant know what a "Circus" is?
@@deus4541ВСЕВЫШНИЙ дал ему для этого разум(слон собирает себе сокровища для ЦАРСТВА НЕБЕСНОГО,где ни моль ни ржа не подвластна)и он понимает что ему не нужны те сокровища где моль и ржа предает и слон понимает что когда он умрёт то с собой не заберет земные сокровища с собой, а только у Фемиды будут на весах мотивы и дела его сердца/Души. и по всей видимости(судя по видео)он достойно выполняет свою миссию которая ему предназначена СВЫШЕ. Ведь в библии сказано----властвуйте над всеми животными Земными,морскими и преисподними
It's observing social distancing because the people were not wearing covid masks.
Correct ..intruding their homes and disturbing them.
Geez, it's neck muscles can lift a bus, that's crazy
Now when do you see a Lion turn over a truck , Elephants are the King of the jungle....
People: yelling Elephant: yeah you like that
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truck: I have horse power elephant: I have elephant power
This one is genius :)
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1 elephantpower >>>>> 100 horsepower or however many the truck had.
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House Atriedes: Desert power
That’s a 7.5T lorry it’s just playing with. Absolutely nuts
Elephant: I told you I don’t like green trucks
A ride that will never be forgotten in their lives.
For real! Talk about getting your money’s worth!!!😂😂😂😂
How to even start that story without it sounding like a tall tale?
I'm just imagining a group of tourists walking through my bedroom without being asked.
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Fil mahremini koruyor
Exacto 👌🏼 El dice: vete en su casa 😂
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Right?
I would have thought that after the 1st time the elephant lifted the truck, the driver would have gotten the hint to back up.
I love how elephants sound like discordant trumpets. The elephant is obviously irritated, just imagine how he'd sound (and what he could do) if he was angry.
ELEPHANT: here’s your close up real life experience. No charge.
No he def charged 😅😅
@@pburna5437winning comment of the day😅😂😅😂
İm from Kurdistan @@lulugust8140
That boy charged extraaa 😂
@@adrianpate4694 you ain't lyin brotha
He’s probably just tired of people coming in to their territory, can you imagine someone comes to your house each and every day, you would get sick of it too.
Boomer elephant 🐘. Get off my lawn!😂😂😂😂😂😂
Especially when you haven't invited them!!
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Ireland can relate
@@ianmurray4081only an immature child would make a boomer joke, let alone at an animal in its territory. You'd be that guy to wonder why a lion was chewing on you while you pet it's cubs.
That’s the closest thing to being in a Jurassic park movie.
Took the driver 10 YEARS to reverse 😂
No matter how many horse power your truck has, it's less than an Elephant power!
This is exactly what I was thinking 😂😂😂
Lmao 😂😂😂😂
and cow power too.
@@araz7857 and super charge 😂 haha
The driver owed the elephant £20 from ten years ago, the elephant never forgot.
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Did you notice the drivers head pop out the top of the cab.
lol
Yup😂😂😂
Because of inflation it's actually £26.46 as of today😮.... He must be pissed🐘
Truck driver: Yeah, I'ma stay right here and shout at this here elephant despite the imminent danger to myself and my passengers...🤔
I'm truly awestruck every time I see a display of the power of my favorite land animal, Loxodonta africana.❤
Elephant: "Didn't I tell y'all not to come around here no more!" 🐘
Это уж точно верно,слон умный хозяин своего места, похоже ему не понравилось что люди заехали там где отдыхает слон умный,это его территория,и какой-то он сильный не составит труда перевернуть машину,сильный слон, впечатляет,❤❤❤Слава Богу, Слава Христу аминь берегите себя аминь,спасибо автору сюжета желаю здоровья успехов во всех добрых делах аминь
He just raised the whole damn truck with its trunk. Incredible power and strength
The elephant used its tusk to lift the truck. Their trunks are strong but not that strong.
Trunk is curled in ,he's using his tusks 😅
The power is in the neck muscles, not the trunk
@@_TiredofitGaming_ yeah OK know it all..
@@ColdBloodedAddictionsOK know it all.
The camera man never dies
Later on that day the driver comes back and pays the elephant his pay of the tour lol
That driver has done this a million times and knows exactly how to sell safari tickets 😂
Está coludido con el elefante..más tarde el paquidermo cobra con alguna golosina😂
That elephant is trained xD
Beast
This elephant is the safari driver's friend and has been trained this trick 😁😜
😂
He just expressed that their level of tolerance has finished.
That’s a shame because he would have probably been killed for his tusk by now if he wasn’t in this nature reserve.
@@tomdiets5079 Are you saying he should be grateful or something lmao
@@tomdiets5079 typical colonizer mindset
I believe the elephant is politely asking you to please go the other way.
😂 Elephant: " don't bitch up on me now, yall come through here every day with that b.s."
Tourists: I don't recall reading about this in the brochure.
It was a ‘last minute special’.
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@@cletusthemysterious 💀😭😂
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That's funny
Elephants 🐘 Don't Forget .. The Safari Driver Has Done Something In The Past .. And The Elephant 🐘 Remembered
Exactly 💯 💯 💯
yep probably taunted him or something
That's very possible, but I was wondering what they did to make the elephant so mad this time?
It's in musth , it'll attack anything in that state, for any reason. The two trickles in its temple are the sign to stay far far away.
Hes definitely fixated on that driver only You right !!
He looks more like he was inviting the truck to play rather than attacking the vehicle... They barely lifted it and didn't even push it 🐘🐘
Guys let's petition for new silent electric cars for safari tours Benefits include: -No noise for animals -No gas fumes -And instant acceleration for better rides
More people die from exploding batteries than from elephant teeth. Plot twist: batteries die from elephant teeth that got stuck in them.
@@neovxr so are you saying this idea won't work at all... Or there is some sort of compromise possible??
@@1MTM1 It was a fun remark but I'm really not sure if there are affordable batteries available commissioned for rough treatment in the jungle. A car falling over might trigger a short circuit.
Bad point, they can become an inferno all by themselves
Respect him and his space. It's his home not yours.
Who says? For all you know the damn people were there before the elephant and they brought him in to the sanctuary to protect him. People are always assuming that other people have no right to be where they are. When did we start making such dumb assumptions?
@@maxsparks5183 Not one person agrees with you.
@@maxsparks5183por acaso vc vive lá? Pra acalmar o que vc acha!
@maxsparks5183 It's facts. Not assumptions. Trying to rewrite history to support your agenda; no surprise here. 🙄
@@jsmr451False
Wow, he basically said "don't test me!" One must respect their strength of these majestic animals....