Elderly Man Survives Terrifying Elephant Attack in Rajabhatkhawa Forest
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News18•16-01-2026, 14:21
Elderly Man Survives Terrifying Elephant Attack in Rajabhatkhawa Forest
- •Alok Guha, an elderly man, miraculously survived a wild elephant encounter in the Rajabhatkhawa forest area of Alipurduar district.
- •The incident occurred on Thursday night on a road cutting through the Buxa Tiger Reserve, a route usually avoided by locals after dark due to wildlife.
- •Guha unknowingly rode his motorbike directly towards the elephant, which had stopped traffic on the road.
- •He managed to abandon his bike and find safety as the elephant then thrashed his motorbike.
- •Forest staff from Buxa Tiger Reserve arrived at the scene, and other commuters witnessed the event.
Why It Matters: An elderly man narrowly escaped death after a wild elephant destroyed his motorbike in Rajabhatkhawa forest.
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