Wild elephant chases away man who trespassed into forest to take photos, video goes viral

MUTHANGA: A man who tried to take a photo inside a wildlife sanctuary was chased away by a wild elephant. The incident took place three days ago inside the Wayanad Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary. The said man is a native of Tamil Nadu. The elephant retreated after the tourists on the road made noise. The forest department took the young man into custody and fined him Rs 4000.

There is a strict instruction of the forest department not to stop and leave the vehicle in this area. Videos of an elephant chasing away a man are circulating on the internet.