Herd of elephants say ‘hello’ to Bezza on East-West Highway, shake the car – what should we do/not do?
It might look cute and amusing, and the elephants are probably more curious than aggressive, but that’s easy to say if you’re not in the car that’s ‘under inspection’ by the giants. A dashcam video online shows exactly that, a herd of elephants surrounding a Perodua Bezza on the East-West Highway connecting Gerik to Jeli.
The herd, which had around seven members including a few young ones, were crossing the road. The Bezza had stopped to let them pass, but a few elephants surveyed the scene and some of the bigger ones then came over to ‘say hello’, nudging and moving the car. They look friendly, but what do we know?
Eventually, the gang continued their journey and no human or animal was harmed in the incident, although the car probably had a few scars from the encounter.
What should motorists do, or rather, not do when encountering wildlife such as elephants? Gerik police chief Zulkifli Mahmood advised those travelling along the East-West Highway to exercise extra caution.
“Road users should avoid provoking the animals and instead maintain a safe distance. If they encounter elephants, the following safety steps should be taken: stop the vehicle, allow the elephants to pass, avoid honking, refrain from using high-beam lights, and do not engage in any provocative actions that could put themselves in danger,” he said in a statement yesterday. Stay cool, basically.
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