{"id":479183,"date":"2023-07-02T19:11:52","date_gmt":"2023-07-02T13:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/?p=479183"},"modified":"2023-07-02T19:11:57","modified_gmt":"2023-07-02T13:41:57","slug":"viral-man-stop-charging-elephant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/trending\/viral-man-stop-charging-elephant\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch: Safari guide stops charging elephant by raising his hand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A video has gone viral on various social media platforms that shows a man stopping a charging elephant just by raising his hands. Elephants are considered as the largest land animals that have immense strength within them. This animal is known for various dangerous incidents such as scaring away big cats and charging tourists’ vehicles. This viral video portrays an interaction between a man and a charging elephant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the viral video, it can be seen that a huge elephant commenced charging towards a man, who is reportedly a safari guide. In an astonishing incident, the charging elephant stops after the man raises his hand. This has left thousands of social media enthusiasts shocked. They were impressed by the man\u2019s cool demeanor while confronting the scary situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Twitter user shared the video on the social media platform and narrated that a Safari guide stopped a charging elephant with his hand. The video clip shows a safari guide along with a tourist standing in the middle of a forest. Within a few moments, a huge elephant that came across the forest started charging towards them. In such a situation, the safari guide can be seen maintaining his calm. When the elephant comes closer, the guide stands his ground and then slowly raises his hand in an effort to stop the gentle giant from charging towards them. The elephants then move backwards without harming the tourist and the guide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Safari guide stopping a charging elephant with his hand.

https:\/\/t.co\/U6f85rWYZD<\/a><\/p>— Figen (@TheFigen_) June 29, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>