Elephant runs amok at Kerala temple, priest pulled to safety [Video]
- A temple priest, who was atop the elephant, had a miraculous escape as he was pulled to safety by some locals from a building.
- The elephant went on a rampage reportedly after being attacked by another tusker next to it.
FollowA tusker ran amok during the annual festivities at the Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple near Kottayam on Monday morning but no one was injured.
A temple priest, who was atop the elephant, had a miraculous escape as he was pulled to safety by some locals from a building by dropping a rope in typical military style, visuals showed.
The incident occurred at 3 am on Monday morning. The elephant went on a rampage reportedly after being attacked by another tusker next to it.
(With PTI inputs)
Last Updated Apr 4, 2018, 7:11 PM IST
