A recent viral video on TikTok captured a remarkable encounter involving an elephant colliding with a car. The video showcases the immense strength of the elephant and the impressive durability of the vehicle’s windshield. Fortunately, the occupants inside the car emerged unscathed from this extraordinary encounter.
The video, initially shared by a TikTok user known as “sahihoffical,” has quickly gained massive attention, amassing over 654 000 views and more than 15 000 likes since its upload.
In the footage, an unidentified individual in the driver’s seat can be heard expressing their shock and concern as the elephant draws closer to their vehicle. Tension mounts as the elephant positions itself beside the car on the driver’s side, prompting the driver to quietly mutter, “What must I do in this situation?”
The video climaxes with the elephant nonchalantly sitting on the car’s windshield, further underscoring the awe-inspiring power of this majestic creature.
Offering insights into the incident, Isaac Phaahla, spokesperson for Kruger National Park, acknowledged that they had not received an official report about this peculiar event. However, he did provide valuable guidance for anyone visiting the park or similar wildlife areas. Phaahla emphasized the importance of maintaining a safe distance from wild animals, respecting their right of way, and exercising vigilance, especially around breeding herds of animals. These precautions are crucial to ensure both the safety of visitors and the well-being of the wildlife.
You can watch the video below:
@sahihoffical An elephant pressed on a car, shattering the windshield, but the occupants were unharmed, highlighting the elephant’s strength and the car’s durability. #fy #fyp #fypシ #elephant #press #car #viral #foryou #sahihoffical ♬ Originalton – Sahih 🫵🏽