Guwahati, May 18: A rhino attacked a safari jeep in Assam National Park and tried to overturn the vehicle, which is now going viral.
The incident took place in the Bansbari area of Assam’s Manas National Park, where a rhino attacked a safari jeep, creating fear among tourists.
The incident took place when the safari vehicle was parked in the middle of the safari route during a normal forest safari, and the rhino suddenly ran towards an open jeep carrying tourists.
In a few moments, the rhino hit the jeep with its horn, and the tire of the safari vehicle was torn with a single blow from the rhino. At this time, the tourists in the vehicle are terrified.
In the viral video, the rhino is seen pushing the jeep and trying to lift it and overturn it. While the frightened tourists are sitting inside the vehicle, the rhino again tries to lift the entire jeep and throw it away. The screams and atmosphere of anxiety of the tourists during the incident can be clearly heard in the video.
The driver’s sense of timing
Despite the terrifying situation, the safari driver showed immense courage and ingenuity and slowly drove the vehicle away from the rhino. It is known that no one was injured in the incident, and all the tourists escaped safely.
What the experts said
According to wildlife experts, such attacks can occur when wild animals feel danger, discomfort or anxiety in their natural habitat. Tourists should be quiet during the safari. Human noise can sometimes irritate wild animals. In such a situation, they may attack. They should also avoid sudden movements, he said.
UNESCO World Heritage Site:
Manas National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its rich biodiversity. The park is home to many rare and endangered animals, including the Indian one-horned rhinoceros, elephants, tigers and bison.
One of the major tourist destinations in Assam, this national park is also known globally for its wildlife conservation work. This incident has once again highlighted the precarious nature of wildlife safaris and the need for strict safety regulations in protected forest areas.