Two safari trucks get an up close and personal look at an African elephant in musk. Gets good at 1:45 until the very end.
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@aliseanicole3 жыл бұрын
“Everyone get down” Elephant “I can see you guys you know that right”🤦🏽♀️
@dailym0mo2 жыл бұрын
Probably could hear them
@elombard392 жыл бұрын
😂🤣😆
@mariehines11022 жыл бұрын
That stupid woman screaming could have gotten them all killed. Don't care how scared you are you shut up
@Dajen_Tk2 жыл бұрын
And obviously smell them
@ElSauxy02 Жыл бұрын
These people are stupid asf. What difference does it make when the elephant saw them😂😂🤦♂️
@annehaight99636 жыл бұрын
Fortunately that bull seemed more curious than aggressive.
@mediablindspots4 жыл бұрын
It's showing remarkable restraint, considering the massive OD on testosterone caused by the Musth
@paulalim14763 жыл бұрын
Definitely. Look at his eyes....soft, not angry.
@RK-su4hs3 жыл бұрын
@@paulalim1476 he knows people very well Trusted the child the most Smarter than people realize
@catherineearnshawheathclif8663 жыл бұрын
He was relaxed, approaching while picking some snacks from the bush.
@r.cjones15153 жыл бұрын
All that fluid oozing from his head had me worried
@Pokermask6 жыл бұрын
An elephant-bull in musth is without a single doubt the most dangerous living thing you could imagine. The guide shouldn't have let the vehicle gets so close, or these might people might as well be dead...
@johngeorge25926 жыл бұрын
He could probably smell the females in the truck
@annehaight99636 жыл бұрын
I'll take a bull elephant in musth over a hippo any day of the week.
@rolandherenow31346 жыл бұрын
Poachers and wealthy foreign hunters are the most dangerous thing you can imagine. These animals are all lucky to be alive given their dwindling habitat and genetic pool - and commercial exploitation by reckless Safari companies.
@mediablindspots4 жыл бұрын
If provoked, sure-but they're still very gentle, intelligent beings, as this one shows with its restraint. I'll take that particular elephant over a startled hippo.
@jaffacalling534 жыл бұрын
@@mediablindspots Lol it doesn't matter how gentle or intelligent that elephant is, when a bull is in musth they become hyper aggressive death machines that have been known to kill without provocation or reason. Keepers have been killed by elephants they have known for years because they were careless around the animals when they were in this state.
@beaglemanzzz6 жыл бұрын
Probably the closest thing you could ever get to jurassic park.
@LoveLove-oj8qv6 жыл бұрын
I was thinking same thing.
@Imperfect52524 жыл бұрын
@sami6291 chutiya
@JLPOWELL10004 жыл бұрын
Man it's so crazy that this is the first comment I see because I just came here from watching the JP T Rex escape scene lol
@minutemaidpeach4 жыл бұрын
Am 200th like
@debarshiroy29393 жыл бұрын
One good thing:: elephants dont eat you they're herbivores
@skylark52496 жыл бұрын
He was at the end of his musth season. You can see it oozed out of his right temple. If he was in the middle of his musth he wouldve toppled the bus and gored everyone to death.
@atypical_moto6 жыл бұрын
Hater
@matthewowens4554 жыл бұрын
Yeah untill he was shot
@matthewowens4554 жыл бұрын
He knew he would get shot if he attacked
@mankuqhapaqii47983 жыл бұрын
An elephant in musth would have destroyed them all.
@maze73762 жыл бұрын
@@matthewowens455 That doesn't matter to them when they're on musth, because I believe it's hard for them to think that logically with the high levels of testosterone.
@lilsamantha16 жыл бұрын
That elephant was being so nice to them. He could have squash them like blueberries
@xavierminchello84313 жыл бұрын
More like Nats on an Elephant Pile!
@waliul2802 жыл бұрын
Every one acts nice in front of a camera
@moniquemosley21222 жыл бұрын
That part ☝️
@jessicaarrington99863 жыл бұрын
When the elephant gets to close?......I think you meant “when people get to close”....your in his home
@janinestokes48833 жыл бұрын
EXCALLY..o.k. i cannot spell
@clayholliman37243 жыл бұрын
the only reason those kids are alive today is cause it let them live PERIOD......
@johndunn41823 жыл бұрын
And what are you? Obviously a smart arse idiot.
@WildlifeObsessed3 жыл бұрын
and what is the difference between ‘to’ and ‘too’...... ?
@dogwithwigwamz.73203 жыл бұрын
Human beings have only their human wits to survive in a world where they would otherwise stand little chance of propagation. This is what has enabled us to sojourn throughout all terrains.
@sarttee6 жыл бұрын
6:18 elephant is like well you all drove up to me, im here.
@cros996 жыл бұрын
Having worked with elephants, I can say with confidence that a Bull elephant in season (especially an African) is dangerous and unpredictable. This elephant didn't see the people as a threat to himself or his females so it turned out well.
@gnlilu69724 жыл бұрын
Elephant 🐘 "That's right, you know who's the boss."
@NFLjunk794 жыл бұрын
Lol..kid terrified " Mamaaaa".. Almost gets everybody killed...
@lindaj54923 жыл бұрын
But, the elephant moved away immediately; so it’s possible that the high-pitched voice sounded to him like a baby elephant?
@o0sunsi0o3 жыл бұрын
@@fenecofeneco19 You're not the boss.
@sugarbaby19543 жыл бұрын
The "kid" didn't do ANYTHING, he was there because his parents took him/her there. And there's nothing LOL about it.
@no.51792 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@claytonheathscott38192 жыл бұрын
It was inevitable, you bring a kid on a trip like that then you have to anticipate this
@Armmani20006 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that I'm watching this from the TV and not live...
@jshanker20056 жыл бұрын
Our vehicle got mock charged and it was the scariest thing I have experienced. The dust that it throws up made it look like a warzone.
@heyimgoingtoplaysomegames5 жыл бұрын
Seemed to me like the elephant had a really strong reaction to hearing that girl get so frightened. You could see its attention was immediately drawn to her after her initial exclamation, and then, as if he didn't want to cause any more ruckus, peaced out. Or, he was just frightened from the sound, and made a hasty retreat.
@KanekiKen-mu4nu2 жыл бұрын
Man she could've gotten them all killed. I get she was scared but stay quiet ffs
@il0ve0pium612 жыл бұрын
@@KanekiKen-mu4nu white people bro 🤦♂️
@jjrose142 жыл бұрын
@@KanekiKen-mu4nu Of course she was scared, she was a small child. If she did get them killed bc of her crying, it would be the adults fault for having her out there in the first place!
@KanekiKen-mu4nu2 жыл бұрын
@@jjrose14 oh I thought that was an adult. My bad.
@JobinNZ6 жыл бұрын
And the award goes to "The Cameraman" who filmed this video even after finding himself in the most terrifying (I would use the word "the most traumatic") situation. I have watched many many videos where cameramen sitting in their comfort zone but still cameras are shaky and blurry but this man truly deserves a word of appreciation. Good job brother!!! Just because of your guts and balls, we could enjoy this encounter. Ha Ha !!! I would never want you to get into this situation again but if you fell, make sure you got the same guts again to film the video. Lol!!!
@atypical_moto6 жыл бұрын
Jobin NZ2208 The camera man passed out from fear, the camera was on a tripod.
@anti_fragile2 жыл бұрын
The camera man is calm because they know the cameraman never dies in the movies
@dinobird642 жыл бұрын
Right! I assume he was the guy warning other passengers to "put their head down, don't do that", etc. He was putting the others out of whatever avoidable danger zone they were in, at his own heightened risk. It does sound like this guy knew what he was doing.
@ghostriderx9166 жыл бұрын
Those people are extremely lucky
@jontray87 Жыл бұрын
Dumb.
@billyrock83055 жыл бұрын
The bull elephant decided to let them live. 🐘
@george88736 жыл бұрын
The guides let the situation get out of hand. Should never get into a situation where the guests fear for their lives.
@laisa1586 жыл бұрын
idiot guide and dumb tourists
@sherr13066 жыл бұрын
Sandra Watts, what children has to do with it? Or from what age it's ok to taking chances like that? And why guide life is suddenly less valuable then a child?
@deegarc94296 жыл бұрын
Your not seeing it on camera but there were elephant guns on that packer at all times.
@garbanzobaen6 жыл бұрын
I think he couldn't really drive away because there was another safari vehicle in the front and it's blocking the road. And it looked like it had no people on it. I'm not 100% sure though..
@Neo4real6 жыл бұрын
They did their best. You cant predict everything.
@ohohohitzmagic45366 жыл бұрын
He heard those whispers at 4:30 and said you got something to say, say it my face!
@paddlefar91756 жыл бұрын
He need not have worried. It was nothing against him. All It was: " I pooped my pants"
@davidknesek33006 жыл бұрын
😂😂 yup !
@queue11766 жыл бұрын
😂
@maskman42386 жыл бұрын
😛😂🤣
@nicholasgarcia78306 жыл бұрын
*best iPhone commercial to date* lol this was more intense than any horror movie seen in years
@gbalelabasketteuse94176 жыл бұрын
he is majestic and beautiful
@marvincampbell45546 жыл бұрын
Barbra Diouc looks like hes been through some wars
@polhakimiorio27452 жыл бұрын
Until he destroys the vehicle and kills the people. But he is still cool gotta be honest
@emilearabo83774 жыл бұрын
Gave me chills, Idk why I feel like that elephant saw that mom shielding her kid and knew what was up.. Crazy.
@noneofyourbeeswax016 жыл бұрын
Well that just seems reckless. Bull elephant self-evidently in Musth and the driver lets it get that close? I have to say that's probably the most passive Elephant in musth I've ever seen, most in that situation would have just crushed the vehicle, and people crouching down in their seats would be no defence, these people got lucky that the one elephant whose curiosity overcame his hormones. And it is particularly foolhardy when the vehicle contains silly people who squeal at exactly the point when they should be most quiet. The way some of these tourists behave makes me wonder if they ever bother to do just a little research about the fauna and flora of their holiday destination. And how to operate a damn camera. * Edited to accommodate those offended by the phrase _"silly girls"_
@johnnyboyjt89096 жыл бұрын
amen.
@TheStaciebean6 жыл бұрын
NoneOfYour Beeswax Couldn't of said ot better.
@todrickwilliams91226 жыл бұрын
NoneOfYour Beeswax uneducated people need to learn about animals and their behavior paterns before going to places around the world dealing with wildlife especially africa...those guides need their ignorant asses whipped for having their scared asses out there in the first place.
@topshelf35546 жыл бұрын
Not necessarily in musth. See comments below under WildlifeObsessed comments. Still a magnificent animal though.
@MylotheZooLovingScientist6 жыл бұрын
I may be being overly cyncial, but I feel that very few of these tourists actually care about the places they're going, sadly. It's all about taking pictures of yourself with cool animals in exotic locations at extravagant destinations, not to enjoy the experience - no, that would be foolish - but to impress everyone else. I feel like a number of these tourists think they're going to some glorified petting zoo of some sort and are completely baffled and lose their minds when they realize "holy crap, these are all completely wild animals who could potentially kill me if not for the safety of this jeep." They strike me as the type of people who can't even handle hiking in their own backyards without dousing themselves in bug spray or the type who become emotionally scarred when they accidentally step knee-deep into some mud. (Obviously this isn't every tourist, but let's be honest, there are definitely tourists like this out there.)
@andreyshelekhov14776 жыл бұрын
One of the first things he did after he took attention to the truck was raise his trunk to smell out what he was dealing with, it appeared that he was analyzing the situation and deciding what to do when the high pitch screaming and children panicking made his mind up very quickly, and suddenly he starts to distance himself. I guess he decided this was not a dangerous situation, maybe he thought they were sleeping. Anyway, interesting encounter could have been very bad.
@fredthompson79476 жыл бұрын
Andrey Shelekhov. Google.size comparisons of africans elephants to the size of Mammoths/ Mastodons . The.eary period of EPOC ERA ( 1,000,000 YAG) DINOTHERIUM. The first of the pacedurm species. Tusk jut out from lower.jaw.
@chocolatesquirrel20022 жыл бұрын
@@fredthompson7947 your mom
@andrewsinclair71592 жыл бұрын
Mind you he's also in musth (you can tell by the temporin stains on his cheeks) so he's got a terrible headache and 100x the normal amount of testosterone in his system, he's not exactly thinking normally.
@brianfeeney3936Ай бұрын
I like at 1:23 he decides to grab a tiny snack
@Backyard-yz3mf2 жыл бұрын
Elephant: I need to see your license and registration sir.
@GrumpyTinashe6 жыл бұрын
Africa my homeland. We are truly blessed
@MisterDutch932 жыл бұрын
Y'know, if you look at this from a neutral standpoint, driving up close to a wild, agitated 7 tonne animal just for a photo seems like a very dumb thing to do. One of the many reasons I'd never go on a safari.
@TheWonderfultree6 жыл бұрын
Fire the crap out of the Guide.... he is not a guide but a threat to visitors.... thank God the elephant showed mercy otherwise it could be a mass casualty..
@t85066 жыл бұрын
I was hoping that the visitors would be killed. If an elephant invades a humans home it would be killed, so what gives humans the right to invade an an elephants home?
@sef43776 жыл бұрын
shut the fuck up anyone would take the opportunity to go see elephants like that you're just jealous. go to hell bitch
@jasonvoorhees51806 жыл бұрын
"Elephants home" elephants aren't sedentary like humans and don't have a single place they stay in like us so unless you count the whole country they reside in or that section of Africa this comment is very ignorant
@TaylorUmongusHas6 жыл бұрын
If it was a crocodile, those people would be dead.
@reebul87685 жыл бұрын
@@t8506 I can't disagree lool
@garryjones78933 жыл бұрын
The driver/guide is an irresponsible fool; putting these people's lives in danger.
@user-my2if1hl2y4 жыл бұрын
stay away any bull elephant with “I need an oil change” sign on the sides of his face!
@stephenbromley18763 жыл бұрын
My word, talk about tense. That was unreal, brilliant filming.
@aaronyoung2566 Жыл бұрын
This is the most amazing video ever seen! This should've went viral long time ago! Even this elephant was raising up his trunk to smell out what he's dealing with, then soon as he gets close to them, he changed his mind after he heard the scream. Then later, he came back to them, after that, in the end, he walks away.
@thandalion63136 жыл бұрын
The elephant wasn't showing usual signs of aggression i.e. ear flapping, throwing dust, trumpeting. It appeared more curious than anything. Hard to say about how the guide handled the situation. There were other game viewing vehicles around so it may not have been possible for them to get out of the way. I spent 4 weeks on a conservation project in a South African game reserve and had several very similar encounters. In each case we were on a narrow track when the elephant came out of the bush and headed towards us. We couldn't go forward because the elephant was approaching us on the track and the track behind was too tight to reverse safely. We just had to sit tight and stay quiet. Frightening because when you're sitting in the highest seats in the game viewer and they get so close you're looking them in the eye you really appreciate how big and powerful they are. The only difference in my situation was that our guide would speak softly to the elephants. Apparently the theory is that it helps to let the elephant know that you are there (they don't like to be surprised) and lets the elephant know it is invading your space. I can't say with absolute certainty that the theory is correct but it seemed to work and I'm here to tell the tale.
@trubrit50363 жыл бұрын
I have seen allot of these Elephant encounters on KZbin and this one is the best. I especially love the end, the close up. That was incredible.
@CaptAdell6 жыл бұрын
This is the best safari tour footage I've ever watched ! Thanks for sharing this video.
@silviah23026 жыл бұрын
you get what you ask for.....what a beautiful animal
@arindamchak3 жыл бұрын
Thus elephant is so intelligent, he knows they have a baby, so went away leaving the people unharmed.
@theartofquietbear8886 жыл бұрын
When he finally walked away, I realized I had been holding my breath... Kudos to the group for not trying to run away screaming like banshees... :D
@jlex10495 жыл бұрын
Beautiful animal. Watching the lower life forms cower in terror. The moment it noticed the squealing brats it hitched the hell out!
@no.51792 жыл бұрын
Here we go again with calling the people with realistic reactions brats and ignoring the fact it's not their fault
@cantbanme7922 жыл бұрын
lol lower lifeforms wiping it out.
@ladyg30666 жыл бұрын
Why are you all blaming a wild animal for acting normal. You should blame the guides who endangered those tourist lives..very unprofessional and should be fired and stripped from being guides.
@WildlifeObsessed3 жыл бұрын
Utter rubbish. You clearly have no clue as to what you are talking about.
@zinkadu3 жыл бұрын
@@WildlifeObsessed do you?
@kingstarscream3203 жыл бұрын
You must be fun at parties.
@-amoureuse-94893 жыл бұрын
That’s the point of a Safari
@kingstarscream3203 жыл бұрын
@@-amoureuse-9489 The same people would criticize skydivers and adventures for the same reasons.
@mcrettable6 жыл бұрын
lol "im gonna go on an african bush safari and expect to be completely safe!"
@TheGreenbutsad4 жыл бұрын
Iamgine when it is so close and at that time someone's loud ass ring tone starts going on..........
@gigaomega87853 жыл бұрын
cue ringtone from jurassic...
@perrygeorge15103 жыл бұрын
Ringtone go off comment made me 😀chuckle
@shr0111042 жыл бұрын
That's an interesting story. Lots of takeaways from this episode. A magnificent bull in the midst of musth turning out to be more inquisitive and sedate than being the norm. Ultimately, he too is a family man! I strongly condemn the guide for getting into such a dangerous situation. Thank God, the bull was so kind even to the unsolicited. The tourists also have my appreciation, esp the kids, for being composed throughout, and, finally, the cameraman, you are a super pro!
@lindabraune-heisner19073 жыл бұрын
I think that was the MOST AWESOME and MOST BEAUTIFUL THING EVER!!! I love Elephants so much and read and study everything about them I believe I would have sat there watching and talking softly to that Magnificent Majestic Creature and letting him know I wasn't going to hurt him. That was truly Magnificent and what a Beautiful, Beautiful Elephant to see in his own Habitat and not caged or being locked up in a zoo or circus but being where he was born to be free.❤🐘🙏❤🐘🙏🐘❤❤❤
@daddydadguy95513 жыл бұрын
I can only imagine that when this elephant was young, it was taught by its mother that the weird looking bald apes are mainly a danger when they are on foot, as that means they're confidently carrying a weapon.....when they are in a vehicle, they only want to look and take pictures! The poor elephant never forgot this, and so was very confused when he saw them driving off. He followed and stepped forward to have his moment in the spotlight, only to find everyone seemingly uninterested with his presence. He even checked the second vehicle to see if there was a requirement for him, but alas.....
@melissakyle5702 жыл бұрын
That was actually pretty funny and cute at the same time. 😁❤️ You should write storybooks for kids.👍
@YoosufShah986 жыл бұрын
6:25, the elephant was like "calm down buddy, I let u go this time."
@tsequeira29126 жыл бұрын
Great demand for diapers on that trunk... I'm sure
@skchill51826 жыл бұрын
Ty Sequeira 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@alexkx85996 жыл бұрын
How did they know it was a guy? :)
@ahabtheplant6 жыл бұрын
AlexKx The liquid dripping from those two glands, one beside each eye, only male elephants go into musth. It's a condition that indicates they're ready to mate. It also makes them to temporarily insane because of the irritation.
@AgentRafa6 жыл бұрын
Hahaha cracked me up!
@geesigunirifayso3056 жыл бұрын
kkkkkkk
@richardrybarczyk55226 жыл бұрын
Now they know why the guide asked them to bring clean underwear.
@quintellthomas91235 жыл бұрын
Whoever driving need to lose they job 😂
@allesschwarz_liebe58713 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣☺️
@WildlifeObsessed3 жыл бұрын
You know better, based on all your years of Safari Guiding, no doubt. Exactly how many have you now done ?
@WildlifeObsessed6 жыл бұрын
If that Elephant had been in 'musth' you would all be dead. Non extra danger wrought by Guide, who knew exactly what he was doing and dealing with.. A bit of weeping from the temporal gland is NOT the only sign. Glad you had an unforgettable experience.
@johnnyboyjt89096 жыл бұрын
it was in musth, read the comments...............
@bluenose67956 жыл бұрын
Johnnyboy JT He read the comments and they were wrong, if the Elephant was in musth it would of bull dozed the jeeps and people in them. Elephants become psychotic and over protective of female Elephants when in Musth and this was very placid. Go watch 2 bull Elephants fight while in Musth. This Elephant was just having a nose around. The weeping like he said isn't the only sign of musth.
@johnnyboyjt89096 жыл бұрын
oh.
@annehaight99636 жыл бұрын
Bluenose, no, that's not correct. Bulls in musth are not mindless psychotic bulldozers. And "protective" is not the word I would use regarding their attitude toward females. This looks like an older male, who is probably in better control of himself during his musth than a young bull would be.
@patrickwilliamson296 жыл бұрын
Yes, but they are unpredictable which makes them way more dangerous. one minute he could be the nicest elephant on earth, next he could flip the cruiser with everyone in it. I've seen these guys just snap and go on destructive war paths for no reason, just be prudent and careful when encountering wildlife
@shantakrishnasamy77833 жыл бұрын
These people are endangering their lives. The elephant is an animal and can turn wild especially when they in musth
@cookieman4578 Жыл бұрын
He spared yall after he heard the baby the first time and then again when he was close. Thank that baby
@busybeedereon54433 жыл бұрын
Oohh Lawd!!! The way that Huge elephant 🐘 was checking those ppl out....😨😨😨🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
@dinobird646 жыл бұрын
He was very patient, knew what you all were doing at all times, and was teaching you a lesson. Don't get so close next time.
@dinobird642 ай бұрын
My Mom's dead.@@MilkyLore
@mariusfourie27596 жыл бұрын
stupid driver playing with death
@786ALHAQ6 жыл бұрын
bullshit. the africans are killing for the greedy white europeans and chinese
@t85066 жыл бұрын
Berrona What happened to all the large mammals in Europe?
@user-ec4fm6uq8d6 жыл бұрын
Bears and moose still live in Europe. But there weren't really any large mammals in Europe in the first place.
@t85066 жыл бұрын
Berrona Lions, Tigers, Bears, Lynx's, Wolves etc. were plentiful throughout Europe until the Europeans made them extinct/endangered. At least Asians and Africans managed to preserve their wildlife.
@user-ec4fm6uq8d6 жыл бұрын
Source me up on literally any of that and I'll believe you Tigers and Lions in Europe, are you delusional?
@murilocruz77526 жыл бұрын
I like how people are scared shitless of these majestic beasts.
@womanofsubstance87356 жыл бұрын
Whether or not there was real danger in the situation, people need to learn to DO WHAT THEY ARE TOLD sometimes. These people clearly do not understand "Stay down!" or "Don't Move!" or "Shh!" The elephant was curious but moving away until someone raised their head or spoke. He was curious about the baby, but moved away. You could see that he was not dribbling or aroused, so he was not in full musth, and so not quite AS dangerous as he might have been. He possibly was just stressed about something. Even females seep at the glands when stressed. You had a great adventure, a little excitement, and lived to tell about it. I wish I had been there! He is absolutely Gorgeous!
@Adohleas6 жыл бұрын
I'm confused, why did the driver let it get so close and not drive away beforehand?
@C4rrots6 жыл бұрын
Adohleas Probably because they thought it'd be a neat up-close experience, but failed to realize it was a bull elephant in musth.
@afriend6216 жыл бұрын
That was a trained elephant.
@mel36876 жыл бұрын
Elephant might have given chase if they tried to drive away in a panic. I've seen other drivers (alone, without a car full of people) reverse toward the elephant each time the elephant began to follow until the elephant lost interest. It gave the elephant reservations about getting too close to vehicles and humans. It's safari tours like *this* that endanger everyone else because these people are acclimating wild animals to humans. The animals are losing their innate sense of wariness/fear and now get too close. It's a liability, especially with people in the vehicle who don't know how to behave and could aggravate the elephant, endangering everyone else in the vehicle in the process.
@sampathk12126 жыл бұрын
Elephant was one of his class mate.
@garbanzobaen6 жыл бұрын
I think he couldn't really drive away because there was another safari vehicle in the front and it's blocking the road. And it looked like it had no people on it.
@lprince966 жыл бұрын
Y'all remember that scene from Jurassic Park when they encountered the T-rex on the tour? An exact replica of what's happening now.
@lisahatton57183 жыл бұрын
Wow that was a huge bull and he got so close.. What a beautiful elephant 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘
@claysmith33706 жыл бұрын
I agree with the comments. That was a very dangerous situation. The elephant was caught between two decisions; kill them, or be curious. Those two decisions were only one foot away. These people are very lucky. That was too close and I believe these people narrowly escaped with their lives.
@royquelruben65436 жыл бұрын
Clay Smith i thought elephants were like really really nice animals...i didnt no they killed
@noneofyourbeeswax016 жыл бұрын
When Male elephants are in musth their hormone levels increase dramatically and they can become quite volatile. and they can behave like moody teenagers with a strop on!
@eggmammal6 жыл бұрын
NoneofyourBeeswax Don't exaggerate. Even when going hormone bonkers, bull elephants are much more docile and predictable than moody teenagers.
@BLUDDYknucklez6 жыл бұрын
Yeah that girl could've easily gotten gored by the elephant's tusk which was like right behind her head.
@MylotheZooLovingScientist6 жыл бұрын
Wow, you act like bull elephants in musth are ruthless, bloodthirsty killers. I'd say this was a *potentially* dangerous situation, say if someone had made a loud noise or stood up or something. Yes, it was incompetent of the guides to even allow this to have happened, but I think they caught this bull on a good day. He didn't seem too agitated or overly-aggressive.
@lovecats26683 жыл бұрын
If you can’t keep your child quiet, they have no business being on safari with the potential for these types of situations to happen!
@earlthepearl64142 жыл бұрын
I have to agree. That kid could have gotten them all slaughtered.
@pranshusharma83025 жыл бұрын
it is just majestic
@shawnmks3775 Жыл бұрын
That's one calm musth elephant if it wasn't this calm they'd be dead
@lindaj54923 жыл бұрын
6:00 “Know your place in MY world, humans!”
@speedoflight90056 жыл бұрын
That's suicidal, man, not necessary to take that risk. Fuckkkk! They are all reborn and the guide must be fired and penalized!!
@eugene77426 жыл бұрын
I guess the beast knew that they were scared so gigantic
@Bluenose3523 жыл бұрын
A few mistakes, but understandable mistakes. 1. The guide allowed the Bull to get too close. You don't want to take off because that could cause a charge from the Bull. It could also cause an accident. Start the vehicle. Hit the hood. Do something before the Elephant is within 20 ft of the vehicle. 2. Screaming. This is understandable, considering the situation, but still, let's say, an unknown mistake on the passengers part. It might have aggravated the Bull more. 3. Too much movement from the woman in the blue coat. Even though Elephants don't have the best vision, that Bull had his eyes set on her. Stay still. There were times when he was alert, and cautious, but also relaxed a little. It's all in the ears, and the tail.
@kingtolgakevinpetersoffici20313 жыл бұрын
Very nice elephant, he’s only watching and says hello.
@mindy62936 жыл бұрын
I would have been shitting my pants! Way too close.
@robvangessel37666 жыл бұрын
I love those elephants so much - and I'd know how to respect them. So damn intelligent. These tourists, on the other hand do seem pretty lame and silly. .
@damntrain6396 жыл бұрын
Blame the guide no the tourist smartass
@atypical_moto6 жыл бұрын
What's the average IQ of an Elephant?
@no.51792 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, because the blame goes completely to the tourists and not the TOUR GUIDES who were the ones driving and getting closer to it.
@sp4rky4702 жыл бұрын
@@atypical_moto an elephants iq can’t be measured. Iq tests are designed uniquely to humans
@atypical_moto2 жыл бұрын
@@sp4rky470 That's a nice way of saying that it's unfair to compare a Human to an Elephant, because Elephants are significantly less intelligent. It's not like the IQ test leaves out anything that Elephants excel over humans at.
@maudale6 жыл бұрын
Ive watched this 3 times and I cant get enough, amaaaazing footage and gorgeous elephant!
@scares38592 жыл бұрын
6:00 bull elephant be like: Ah....I'm not in that mood anymore hoomans, do you have something to eat?
@AdamAhmed-ln6ej5 жыл бұрын
Elephants are intelligent powerful and merciful. As soon as it sensed the fear of child. It moved on. I really wonder why the bring kids in this situations as if going out to chill
@Flowerfanatic16 жыл бұрын
The term is MUSTH not musk!!
@nicob13276 жыл бұрын
Flowerfanatic1 or must.
@Kate-fi8oh6 жыл бұрын
Flowerfanatic1 What is Musth?
@Flowerfanatic16 жыл бұрын
The frenzied state of certain male animals, especially elephants or camels, that is associated with the rutting season. They're looking for females to breed.
@martyes95636 жыл бұрын
Yeah! You musk be an idiot not to know that!
@brittanyjoy36356 жыл бұрын
What? Elon Musk? Okie
@martini11796 жыл бұрын
The elephant was perfectly calm the whole time and showed zero signs of aggression or agitation. Elephants are incredibly intelligent and curious, and will investigate things like strange groups of apes who wander into their territory. They are very used to groups of people because they see them all the time in their territory, plus the guides know what they are doing. The tourists were incredibly safe.
@ferrarifxx086 жыл бұрын
How much are they paying you?
@martini11796 жыл бұрын
I apologize for knowing a bit about animal behavior and for watching the video with my eyes open, also for not allowing a video headline to tell me what to think.
@ferrarifxx086 жыл бұрын
martini1179 you've lost your mind, I talked to Stevie Wonder just before and he could see the danger those people were in.
@paulvonhindenburg89913 жыл бұрын
Elephant like :"Nobody wants to talk with me :("
@pablonaracena6 жыл бұрын
As far as impressive this looks, some limits must never be trespass. I've never been in a African safari before, and if I can some time, I would never do it in a vehicle that does not have some sort of cage or it's full body frame. That is to dangerous. You people are lucky to be alive.
@Africa-ky1bg6 жыл бұрын
It is ONLY by the grace of God that these people are alive. I have been to Africa & on safari in an open jeep many times. 1) The 1st thing the tell you is dress to blend in- don't bring ANY attention to yourself: wear only pale tan, beige or pale green or regular green - depending on the season. The one women could not have been more rediculious in her dress...bright blue & neon green. 2) The only person who had ANY sense in that jeep was the child. He instinctively knew there was nothing but danger in the sitiation & it was probably his sounds that saved them. 3) When you are in that type of situation... your guide will tell you as it is unfolding into a "super close encounter" : FREEZE & QUIET ( as your life literally depends on you following those exact instructions). These women were ignorant and could have incited the elephant by their heads popping up & turning this way and that and the noises they were making. QUIET means NO SOUND whatsoever. No videoing - no snapping pictures. FREEZE means - head down & you don't move A muscle. Did you see... the elephant came closest to where the child was and THEN they were ABSOLUTELY SILENT... & THEN it retreated. 4) The elephant with it's subtle swift ear movements & walking over the tree is also a bad sign. 5) Also, I could not see their eyes fully...but LOOKING directly into any wild animal's eyes- in that close of proximity - IS A DIRECT CHALLENGE TO THEM...It is hard wired into their DNA. It is a miracle the elephant did not trumpet & gore them or stomped on the Jeep and kill them all in a New York minute. It just was NOT their day to die. They should count their blessings every day.
@Bhavik6306 жыл бұрын
Superb comment..
@msghia52524 жыл бұрын
That's not the grace of god
@InTributeToTheKing4 жыл бұрын
That poor little girl was terrified... watch her head trembling uncontrollably at the end ...
@bg5883 жыл бұрын
Wonder where that guide was working the next day.
@AkhandaBharatGK6 жыл бұрын
Did someone wet their garments ... sure some might...!.. Damn .. that is close... That elephant realised there are living beings in the Zeep ... but didn't harm anyone ... even when he was in Musth ..!
@Blaqk_82986 жыл бұрын
*5:50** I just voluntarily urinated on myself....THE END!*
@mgtowp.l.77563 жыл бұрын
The Elephants Says Peek A Boo Everybody ..
@susana66224 жыл бұрын
The girl should be given a Darwin award.
@GM_-5 жыл бұрын
Btw, where in Africa was this safari filmed? The location was amazing.
@davidlewis30726 жыл бұрын
the elephants or whatever they may be looking at are never too close....the humans are where they don't belong....
@Intrepid_Crusader10966 жыл бұрын
At 5:51 the elephant is like "You got something you wanna say to me! ".
@moniquemosley21222 жыл бұрын
Those poor babies had a terrible scare. Some adults have a false sense of safety. Goodness.
@amogh96275 жыл бұрын
2:10..the face of death..!!!
@raaja7776 жыл бұрын
what a thrilling experience for elephant lovers,that too a bull in musth damn close.Really awesome video.Seems the guide better know than all so that they kept the visitors so close.Though seems fatally dangerous,thanks for taping the entire sequence.Amazing..
@smwokk6 жыл бұрын
The elephant didn't get too close. The DRIVER got too close. Elephants are the most amazing animals.
@jefrichan6 жыл бұрын
That was heart thumping and kudos to the brave camera person!
@DrAssig6 жыл бұрын
you mean YOU get to close to the elephant.
@stevenhair61566 жыл бұрын
I hope I remember to wear depends if I get this close to an elephant...
@bonesofsteel71623 жыл бұрын
2:07 Elephant: Hi What's up ? People in the car: Please don't kill us PLEASE
@kraziahmad39255 жыл бұрын
First rule of visiting a jungle is not to wear flashy clothes... Animals usually get interested in anything flashy ..
@FreeBird_67916 жыл бұрын
Why are these people in a vehicle that offers no protection from an attack?
@darthjarjar53095 жыл бұрын
Jay Fannin I often ask myself the same question when I see safari videos of people gazing at lions and cheetahs in topless jeeps, while also wearing shorts in snake and mosquito infested lands.
@MadHatter06164 жыл бұрын
There is really no protection unless you're talking tanks when it comes to elephants. They will just crush the vehicle.
@arjunaponchalil69474 жыл бұрын
What protection? An iron net? Won't work anyway.
@thomasninan48136 жыл бұрын
he was in looove with the girls came to choose the right one all too good moved on
@jsoriano4136 жыл бұрын
lol
@khalid777er45 жыл бұрын
That fine line between enjoying wild life and Sheer Stupidity......
@flemhawker91343 жыл бұрын
When I lived & worked in East Africa I used to love Elephant spotting... with binoculars.