Father, son escape as wild elephant attacks car in Kerala
A father and son narrowly escaped injury after a wild elephant attacked their car near Vadasserikkara, Kerala. Local residents are increasingly concerned about the frequency of elephant incursions and the lack of effective preventative measures by the Forest Department.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the growing human-wildlife conflict in forest-fringe areas and the urgent need for better wildlife management strategies.
A father and son had a narrow escape after a wild elephant attacked their car on a road near Vadasserikkara town in Ranni and attempted to push the vehicle off the road.
The incident occurred around 1.30 a.m. when the duo, both local residents, were returning home after a hospital visit along the Vadasserikkara-Kumbalathamon road. The elephant, which had been roaming in the area for the last few days, suddenly strayed onto the road and charged at the car. The duo managed to get out of the vehicle and run to safety. The elephant damaged part of the car before retreating into the forest.
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