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Viral Video: You must have seen deadly fights in the animal kingdom, from lions vs hyenas to eagles vs snakes, but have you ever seen a battle between a giant elephant and a human-made machine like a JCB? Yes, you heard it right! A recent viral video making waves on social media captures one such incident. The video shows some people shouting and recording as a JCB stands against a giant elephant, which appears visibly agitated. What happens next is both shocking and saddening. Let’s take a closer look at this viral video.
The viral video was uploaded on an X account named “Ghar Ke Kalesh” with a caption stating, “Poor Elephant (Location: Unknown).”
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Poor Elephant (Location: Unknown) pic.twitter.com/WjfhxHDa9F
— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) February 3, 2025
The video begins with a wild elephant running towards a JCB to attack it. The massive animal directly hits the JCB, lifting it onto two tyres, showcasing the incredible power elephants hold. However, what’s heartbreaking is that the JCB’s front bucket appears to have hit the elephant, prompting it to retreat. Several onlookers were present, and as soon as the elephant started running away, some people began chasing after it. The entire incident was captured by an onlooker, and since its posting, the viral video has garnered massive attention online.
Upon researching further, it was found that the incident occurred in the Damdim area of West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri on February 1. According to reports, local residents provoked the wild elephant, leading it to retaliate against the JCB. Unfortunately, the elephant was also injured during the scuffle. Media reports confirm that one person has been arrested, and the JCB involved in the incident has been seized.
The viral video has been viewed by over 69,000 people and counting. Many social media users took to the comment section to express their concerns and frustration over the incident. One user wrote, “Ohhhhh, I think the elephant is seriously injured. Hope it’s well.” Another commented, “Kuch daya bhav hai ki nahi in logo me.” A third added, “It’s heartbreaking to see elephants suffer.” A fourth user wrote, “Are these people so stupid to hurt such a huge and majestic creature?”
This viral video serves as a reminder of the growing human-wildlife conflict and the need for stricter measures to protect wild elephants from unnecessary provocation.