It’d look cute and amusing, and the elephants are in all probability extra curious than aggressive, however that’s straightforward to say should you’re not within the automobile that’s ‘beneath inspection’ by the giants. A dashcam video on-line exhibits precisely that, a herd of elephants surrounding a Perodua Bezza on the East-West Freeway connecting Gerik to Jeli.
The herd, which had round seven members together with just a few younger ones, have been crossing the highway. The Bezza had stopped to allow them to cross, however just a few elephants surveyed the scene and among the larger ones then came to visit to ‘say hey’, nudging and transferring the automobile. They give the impression of being pleasant, however what do we all know?
Ultimately, the gang continued their journey and no human or animal was harmed within the incident, though the automobile in all probability had just a few scars from the encounter.
What ought to motorists do, or reasonably, not do when encountering wildlife corresponding to elephants? Gerik police chief Zulkifli Mahmood suggested these travelling alongside the East-West Freeway to train further warning.
“Street customers ought to keep away from upsetting the animals and as an alternative preserve a secure distance. In the event that they encounter elephants, the next security steps needs to be taken: cease the car, permit the elephants to cross, keep away from honking, chorus from utilizing high-beam lights, and don’t interact in any provocative actions that might put themselves at risk,” he mentioned in an announcement yesterday. Keep cool, mainly.
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