Elephant attacks man during temple festival in Kerala

During a temple festival in Kerala, India, a disgruntled elephant suddenly attacked a 26-year-old man, grabbing him with its trunk and throwing him to the ground, leaving him seriously injured as footage of the incident went viral on social media.

Devotees had assembled at the Anamanda Mahadeva Temple for the yearly celebration of Valiya Vilakku when the regrettable tragedy took place.

The elephant is seen standing in the video, with one man standing near the animal and another climbing onto its back.

Indian media reported that authorities put a halt to the ceremonies, secured the elephant, and sent police and an elephant squad to manage the crowd and evaluate the animal.

Steps were taken in order to make sure it could be looked after and eventually removed safely.

Concerns regarding the use of captive elephants in Kerala's temple festivals have been rekindled by the occurrence.

These animals have historically been a feature of significant ceremonies, particularly ornate processions with percussion performances.

Ultimately, experts caution that elephants may become stressed and exhibit erratic behavior due to loud noises, big crowds, decorations, and physical stimuli.