Elephant flipped car in the Kruger National Park

[James]

A Chinese couple was injured when an elephant flipped their car in the Kruger National Park on Monday morning.

Only the man sustained visible injuries, park spokesman William Mabasa said. A helicopter, local doctor, and paramedics were sent to the scene.

"It is not clear yet why the elephant turned aggressive. However, we would like to appeal to the public to always be on the look-out for these huge animals and try not to get too close whenever they see one approaching...read more here: Elephant flipped car in the Kruger National Park

 

[HavocXphere]

Pity is wasn't Germans. They love that wild stuff like that - doesn't matter wtf happens as long as they have a story to brag with at home.

Personally I wouldn't be phased too much by a flipped car. Those tusks will slice through car doors like butter though. Jikes.

 

[Lycanthrope]

Pity is wasn't Germans. They love that wild stuff like that - doesn't matter wtf happens as long as they have a story to brag with at home.

You can say that again. There's something about Germans and nature that clashes on some level.

Personally I wouldn't be phased too much by a flipped car. Those tusks will slice through car doors like butter though. Jikes.

All the more reason to get moving when it starts getting curious

 

[ViperGTI]

Well, they're Chinese... I figured they probably tried to eat the elephant and he wasn't too impressed. Chinas will eat anything that moves.