Viral Video: Rhino attacks and topples jeep full of tourists on wildlife safari
A vehicle carrying a group of tourists in the Jaldapara National Park in West Bengal was toppled after it was attacked by a rhinoceros on Saturday. The incident happened during a wildlife safari when the tourists in the two jeeps were taking pictures of a rhino.
However, soon a female rhino, along with her calf, charged towards one of the jeeps. The driver quickly reversed his vehicle but lost control and the jeep went off the road and overturned. This incident was caught on camera by someone on the other jeep.
According to a report by Telegraph, a woman suffered a fracture and everyone else on the jeep suffered minor injuries. While talking with The Telegraph, Mithun Biswas, the guide said, “We are fortunate that the rhino didn’t attack us the second time when the car toppled. We were all in shock”.
On Saturday, Akash Deep Badhawan, an Indian Forest Services officer, posted a video of the incident and wrote, “I think it’s about time guidelines for safety and rescue in adventure sports are implemented in wildlife safaris across the country. Safaris are becoming more of adventure sports now! Jaldapara today!”.
Here's the video:
I think it’s about time guidelines for safety and rescue in adventure sports are implemented in wildlife safaris across the country. Safaris are becoming more of adventure sports now!
— Akash Deep Badhawan, IFS (@aakashbadhawan) February 25, 2023
Jaldapara today! pic.twitter.com/ISrfeyzqXt
Commenting on this post, a Twitter user wrote, “Yes.. Time that safaris are regulated. Have seen videos of gypsies being available close to tigers in parks putting stress on these wild animals. Tourism maybe helping generate revenue for protection of wild life, but there have to be clear rules. Off late, it’s stretching a lot.”
First published: 26 February 2023, 14:54 IST
