elephant tramples man to death in Pilanesberg national park
A Spanish tourist has been trampled to death by an elephant after stepping out of his vehicle to take photos of a small herd. Image: iStockPhoto

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WATCH as ELEPHANT crushes vehicle in Kruger National Park

WATCH as an ELEPHANT sits on the vehicle bonnet in Kruger National Park. He crushed the vehicle. Here is the video.

By Corné van Zyl
20-10-23 11:31
in News
elephant tramples man to death in Pilanesberg national park
A Spanish tourist has been trampled to death by an elephant after stepping out of his vehicle to take photos of a small herd. Image: iStockPhoto

In a jaw-dropping incident that quickly went viral, a video emerged of a bold elephant at Kruger National Park displaying an unusual interest in a vehicle.

WATCH AS ELEPHANT CRUSHES VEHICLE IN KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

This encounter, which occurred last week, is now making waves on the internet, captivating viewers with the remarkable, albeit destructive, actions of the park’s majestic inhabitant.

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The video shows a massive elephant leisurely approaching a parked vehicle. he stops next to the switched off vehicle and turns around. The majestic animal then rubs himself against the vehicle. What happens next is nothing short of extraordinary – the elephant decides to sit on the vehicle’s bonnet, resulting in a remarkable and somewhat comical interaction.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:

The visitors behind the camera could be heard gasping and nervously laughing, alternating between shock and amazement.

The elephant’s actions left them in awe, showcasing a level of curiosity rarely seen in the wild.

THE ELEPHANT IS SEEN TAKING A SEAT ON THE BONNET

Instead of charging or causing harm, the elephant seemed to be treating the car like an oversized chair, comfortably perching itself on the bonnet.

Meanwhile, a crocodile attacked and killed a HUGE python in the Kruger National Park earlier this month.

WATCH: CROCODILE ATTACKS AND KILLS HUGE PYTHON

Gayle Erasmus caught this rare sighting on camera on the Sabie River Bridge just south of Lower Sabie.

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Gayle told Latest Sightings that she drove a short distance south of Lower Sabie to stop and enjoy the beautiful view from the low water bridge.

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THE RARE SIGHTING WAS CAUGHT ON CAMERA

This bridge is a favorite spot for many because it’s so close to Lower Sabie, allowing you to stay there until just a few minutes before the gates close.

“We adore this bridge because there’s always something fascinating to see. As we gazed around that day, a huge splash grabbed our attention. To our amazement, a crocodile had caught a python.

“We couldn’t tell if it was the moment it caught the python or if the python was already dead, but the sighting was far from over.” – Gayle Erasmus

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