WE WERE CHASED BY A WILD ELEPHANT IN SRI LANKA (elephant rock surfing)

[@kyleandmadie]

Oh no!!! The last minute and a half of the video cut off :( There was an outro, we promise! Pretty much we talked about how AMAZING our burger was and then described that we are starting a tuktuk tournament!!! (more on that later :) )

[@CoCoW928]

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[@සර්වබලදාරිය]

Elephants come with big ears and throw dust not to attack us but to scare us. They come with their ears folded to attack.

[@kyleandmadie]

This is really good to know!! We actually read up on this after we were back at our place this day.

[@andyprem]

lol . I wouldnt take that chance.

[@madisonhavens7248]

Omg that’s terrifying! So glad you guys are okay. Makes for a fun story 😁

[@kyleandmadie]

We are at least happy to have the video of it. We figured no one would believe us otherwise 😂

[@DavidandSarah]

Wow that was scary😮 glad you made it out safely! The food looks so amazing and so cheap!!

[@nalin8182]

Elephants chase a experience in a life time. . Wild animals you never can predict. For surfing 🏄 for bigginers go to southern province. Weligama area is the best. Keep enjoying and exploring SRILANKA

[@kyleandmadie]

It was an experience for sure 😅 Thanks for the tips on surfing! Later in our trip we ended up at Hiriketiya beach and the waves were perfect for us!

[@naveenprajnaratne9645]

The name elephant rock really suits the place seeing this video 😁, thank you for visiting Sri Lanka, be safe guys enjoy

[@kyleandmadie]

Right??? That’s what we said too 😂 thanks for watching!!

[@priyandias8475]

Beautiful video guys. Elephant encounter isn't all that bad comparing to what has happened to many other people with these giants. Someone must have pissed him off and that's why he is chasing behind everyone. May be it will be a memorable experience for you in a good way😅

[@kyleandmadie]

It was a memory for sure 😅

[@Sollozo1053]

Thank you very much for visiting Sri Lanka. See you soon on another video ❤

[@kyleandmadie]

Thanks for being here!!!!

[@ericlilley2735]

Wow, that was scary. Glad the vehicle was faster.

[@buddhikaabeywickrama822]

Wow. That was hell of a experience with the elephant. you will remember that forever. Lucky that you are alive..😮❤

[@kyleandmadie]

It was scary for sure! Thanks for watching!! :)

[@deemanthaperera1470]

Thank you very much visiting sri lanka and promoting.🙏

[@kyleandmadie]

Of course! We LOVE Sri Lanka ❤️

[@michelegee1523]

Sri Lanka looks beautiful!!!

[@sajith974]

Wow amazing video I suggest you to go on B35 road in Sri Lanka :D :D

[@kyleandmadie]

That will be coming up in future videos!

[@rimdeen5416]

THANKS BRO

[@srilankandino9975]

Loves from Sri Lanka

[@Honokaa65]

I think the elephant not chasing you. He is chasing the driver. The elephant might have some kind of a bad experience with him. Anyway you guys will remember it for ever

[@islander_couple]

Travel safe guys love from SL :)

[@ude3333]

Looks like the notorious elephant is known to the locals. Hence the tuktuk driver called it "raja".

[@damindadineshimaduwagamage9044]

Now that elephant will keep you guys remember sri lanka forever. Chasing by an elephant...is no freaking joke.

[@kyleandmadie]

Right???

[@Juwanisbas]

Looked like you guys had a blast

[@kyleandmadie]

Overall, it was an AMAZING time!!

[@ricvibesinc1]

No biggie yall .. thats normal its their season .elephants cross over after the rice harvest as they seek other varieties of grasses since the rains bring out fresh new buds after a long dry season .. . ' it aint dead bro . The real life begins only surf's off season ..

[@erandaa]

that is a solo male. very dangerous, from the noise the driver is making and what he's says he knew he might be there and not the first time. Please don't take risk like this, its not worth it. you guys were very lucky.

[@kyleandmadie]

We were just going surfing! We didn’t think we were taking a risk 😅 such a scary moment

[@truebelief3631]

We didn't quite get the full picture. In the first instance we saw the elephant chasing , then the vehicle stopped you got out & we heard the driver shouting at the elephant. Why did you stop instead of getting the hell out of there? As someone else has already mentioned I think the elephant has got something against the driver.

[@wlog101]

Always follow the rule "go with the flow". You are in wild country. So I would not even think of being too adventurous. I would only stay in places where it's safe for tourists to roam and mingle. It's very helpful to do research and ask around before going to place that is not touristic. Can't go over the fact why the tuk tuk driver kept yelling at the elephant. It aggravated the elephant. When I visited Sri Lanka and went to Yala to see elephants. I was asked to very quiet and not to make noises. I went with a professional wild life expert, and he observed complete silence and we were okay, the elephant minded its own business. But what I saw was horrible, the driver aggravating the elephant. If I were you, I would consult with professionals when dealing with the unknown. You may be lucky once, but may not be the second time.

[@kyleandmadie]

We actually were at a very popular surfing spot! The places sees a lot of tourists, but tourist season was ending soon. We weren’t trying to look for any elephants! Just trying to go surf 😁

[@udithnuren6546]

There is a defference between a pack of elephants and a Single lone male elephant. Tuk tuk driver saw it early and was trying to scare it away using elephant language. These locals know what they are doing. Lone elephants kill many people each year in Sri Lanka. Packs of Elephants dont do that.

[@sirajpriyantha8718]

Thanks for visiting to our country 🙏❤️

[@simple9516]

I do have that experience too 😅 when I was riding my bike 🚳

[@muhandiram88]

Some time Elephant go wild when they sense the Perfume scent. It is wise not to go near elephant with perfumes. Here a different story though. This one is a 'Thani aliya' meaning a single elephant. They are always in anger.

[@kyleandmadie]

Very interesting!!!

[@tamarind1459]

@@kyleandmadie they become wild cos they are secreting hormones for mating...these single male elephants tend to be dangerous. Maybe the elephant smelt the pheromones in Madie's perfume

[@shoneljperera7237]

There's a thing with tuk tuks and Elephants 🐘

[@kyleandmadie]

Good thing Tuk Tuks are a beast of a vehicle!

[@ArunaVidu]

Madie is so scared, can see it from her face. 😂 Sorry for the smiley face.

[@kyleandmadie]

It was very scary! I (Madie) was shaking for a while afterwards. Truly an unforgettable experience 😂

[@heshmalavi]

Www guys that's the best experience ever 🙏🏼glad you guys safe . I've been through more than 5 experiences like this but still going to see Elephants ,we have a love hate relationship 😂

[@kyleandmadie]

it seriously was so scary!!!

[@melanieknight2351]

Wish I could put a photo in the comments, I have been right close to elephants in Sri Lanka, they are gentle giants, .....

[@kyleandmadie]

Everyone’s experience is different! We also were up and close to them later in our trip and didn’t have an issue 😁

[@rukisvlog-nissankarukshan6325]

Good that you guys took a tuk tuk rather using the motor cycle…. Other wise it would have been a disaster 😢

[@kyleandmadie]

That’s exactly what we said as well! We actually drove through here twice with a motorbike before this 🤯

[@rukisvlog-nissankarukshan6325]

Love from ireland 🇮🇪 🇱🇰

[@kyleandmadie]

@@rukisvlog-nissankarukshan6325 thanks for watching!!! We’re glad to have you here ❤️❤️

[@devilcam]

wow

[@ashanmendis8091]

Best place to learn or beginner level surfing stops are in Weligama and Mirrisa

[@kyleandmadie]

That is what we have heard! We went surfing again down in Hiriketiya and it was much better :)

[@andyprem]

holy shit !! you guys are lucky that elephant had murder in his mind.

[@kyleandmadie]

It was a very scary encounter!

[@andyprem]

@@kyleandmadie yeah If you live with these animals you will understand. They are not the cuddly animals of your childhood dreams but the worst nightmares. that guy saved yall.

[@ridmapabasara2714]

there are more safer routes to the location along the beach but its sandy.

[@kyleandmadie]

We did notice that you could walk the shoreline to get to elephant rock as well!

[@GaMinG_WOLf1.]

Please coming to my city kandy 🇱🇰🤞❤

[@kyleandmadie]

We did!! You will see in some of our upcoming videos!

[@footballhightlightstr]

Oh my God... If an animal like elephant is chased like that twice in one day, that is the most dangerous moment that you don't want to experience in your life... Elephants are usually peaceful animals. Females may, however, be aggressive when young calves are present and bulls can be exceptionally aggressive during musth. All elephants may become aggressive when sick, injured or harassed... This is why these types of elephants are more aggressive compared to national park elephants..

[@kyleandmadie]

That makes sense! The ones on the B35 highway were much more chill than this one. There were multiple people heading down this path as we were leaving and had them all turn around!

[@charithmalan1549]

Oh man. You escaped something man. And the fact, u are in a tuk tuk. Lucky indeed. God bless u and triple gem blesses u guys. Thinking it may be clickbait like many youtube videos watched it to find out, the truth is only been diluted in the caption, than what has happened

[@kyleandmadie]

It was crazy!!! Thanks for watching :)

[@chirathmadhawa4756]

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[@tcgunarathena]

Elephant Rock with real Elephant, Sri Lankan Naming places at its best. :p anyway its not funny be careful Sri Lankan wild elephant can be very dangers when their mating period.

[@kyleandmadie]

Haha the name fits really well 🫠 happy to say that in the 3 weeks we have been here, that has been the only chasing 😂 we may have came a littler bit closer to one on the B35 highway though!

[@tcgunarathena]

@@kyleandmadie yes B35 is famous for elephant roaming, so some tourist visit Sri Lanka to get that experience but you guys got it unexpectedly. Anyway enjoy your Holiday. Much Love from Sri Lanka.

[@amagamage9596]

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[@sureshgunarathna1565]

Don't think about the money spent, don't let the money stay in one place and spend it. What we need at the moment is as much foreign currency circulation as possible. 🙏

[@Oshan_Nissanka]

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[@masongeemontgomery4467]

Why didn’t you ride the elephant instead?

[@kyleandmadie]

maybe he just wanted to talk 🥲

[@nadeeratkp]

Of cos humans invading their lands. They get angry. Travel safe. Or else may get hurt. 🙂

[@anastasio_giorghio]

Omg so scary, elephants are very deadly, glad you both made it safely

[@kyleandmadie]

It was terrifying!!! Thank you for watching :)

[@mauliedesaram6001]

The tuk tuk driver should have stopped a fair distance from the without passing the elephant and not shouting at him. No wonder the poor animal charged. One must be silent with wild animals. It is sad to see my country men behaving in this manner.

[@fifteenseconds1487]

Would have stay some more days and made more Videos hope you understand what I mean

[@kyleandmadie]

we were in Sri Lanka for 3 weeks!

[@ricvibesinc1]

Since the rains are here guys . aint the time for proper surf.. ..

[@ParadiseV360]

first time??😂😂🤣😅

[@kyleandmadie]

Hopefully our last time too! haha

[@ParadiseV360]

@@kyleandmadie can we collaborate?

[@DiveHive]

It was just a mock charge guys. He just wanted you to stay away from him

[@Janiduvirunaka]

🌚❤🇱🇰

[@varunagoonasekera7329]

Your guide with the tuktuk has experience dealing with a charging elephant. Your guide was already starting to move quickly before the elephant started to chase, so he knew something was going to happen. This is your first time so that's why you were scared. Your guide knew the name of the elephant as well which was "Raja" and was calling him. Have a scotch drink.

[@kyleandmadie]

We definitely had a few drinks after this day 😅

[@varunagoonasekera7329]

@@kyleandmadie Great. Enjoy. I saw your video late. I am late with this comment, sorry.

[@KasunGunasekara9716]

Search ( B35 road Sri Lanka ) on youtube if you guys like more funny stories about elephants & Foreigners

[@kyleandmadie]

In an upcoming video we go there 🥲