Viral Video: A recent shocking video reportedly from Hassan district in Karnataka has taken the internet by storm. In the viral clip, an elephant can be seen chasing two forest officials who tried to direct the giant animal back into the forest. According to reports, no one was injured in the incident which occurred in Belur Taluka village. As the clip opens, two officials are seen running for their lives. Meanwhile, a man continued to film the dramatic event while standing on the massive elephant’s path.
Such incidents have become increasingly common these days. Multiple similar events from the past capture wild animals chasing people. The video was reposted on the micro-blogging platform X, by a user named Ramesh Pandey on March 19, 2025. It carries the caption, “Emergency Task Force (ETF) personnel of Karnataka Forest Department were attempting to drive back an elephant to forests when another tusker suddenly charged at them. They could manage to escape. Human-elephant conflict is a challenging task for our field officials.”
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Emergency Task Force (ETF) personnel of Karnataka Forest Department were attempting to drive back an elephant to forests when another tusker suddenly charged on them. They could manage to escape. Human-Elephant conflict is a challenging task for our field officials. pic.twitter.com/CF69Q3j5rh
— Ramesh Pandey (@rameshpandeyifs) March 19, 2025
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The video has sparked widespread reactions from netizens after being circulated online. It has been watched by thousands of people as of now. Many users expressed relief that the officials were safe, while some praised the cameraman for filming the intense incident.
Here’s what social media users said:
“Brave efforts by the ETF in managing human-elephant conflicts. Wildlife conservation is crucial for such challenging situations.”
“Running for life. Terrifying. Lucky for them to have escaped. They are as brave as soldiers on the borders.”
“I feel for the IFS ppl on the front lines. Their lives are always at risk. But their contribution is spectacular. Unsung heroes who do their dangerous work silently.”
“All respect to the ETF personnel – huge hearts and big risk!”
“Absolutely sir- foot soldiers of conservation perform a task fraught with danger. We owe much to their dedication.”
“Cameraman is all chill and all, because, you know the cameraman never dies!”
