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Sri Lanka: Elephant Attacks Tourists' Vehicle After Feeding Attempt

Published January 27, 2026, 05:04
Sri Lanka: Elephant Attacks Tourists' Vehicle After Feeding Attempt

A family of Russian tourists experienced a terrifying ordeal in Sri Lanka when an elephant attacked their vehicle after they attempted to feed it. The three-ton elephant initially shook the van and then destroyed the door with its trunk, searching for food. The tourists, including an 11-year-old child, managed to escape unharmed but were left in a state of shock. The mother of the family described the incident as frightening and said they would always remember the trip.