{"id":917063,"date":"2022-01-17T14:51:11","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T14:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/news\/2022\/01\/17\/maintain-safe-distance-from-animals-warns-isimangaliso-wetland-park-after-elephant-flips-kzn-familys-large-suv-with-its-tusks\/"},"modified":"2022-01-17T14:51:11","modified_gmt":"2022-01-17T14:51:11","slug":"maintain-safe-distance-from-animals-warns-isimangaliso-wetland-park-after-elephant-flips-kzn-familys-large-suv-with-its-tusks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/01\/17\/maintain-safe-distance-from-animals-warns-isimangaliso-wetland-park-after-elephant-flips-kzn-familys-large-suv-with-its-tusks\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintain safe distance from animals, warns iSimangaliso Wetland Park, after elephant flips KZN family\u2019s large SUV with its tusks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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DURBAN – ISIMANGALISO Wetland park has warned the public to be vigilant and keep a distance of at least 50 metres from wildlife after an elephant pushed a car with a family of four inside, rolling the vehicle over. <\/p>\n

The park authorities said in a statement that the vehicle was pushed by an elephant with its tusks. The car was rolled on its side and roof while the family from Mtunzini were inside. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The vehicle was damaged after it was pushed and rolled by the elephant. Picture: iSimangaliso Wetland Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The incident took place on the eastern shores of the park on the road to Cape Vidal.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt midday yesterday (Sunday) iSimangaliso Wetland Park officials were alerted to an incident of an elephant pushing a vehicle that had two adults and children inside. Park officials responded to the incident and rescued the family,\u201d said the statement.<\/p>\n

The authorities emphasised that such incidents were not a common occurrence at the park, and said they were grateful that no one was injured.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The vehicle was damaged after it was pushed and rolled by the elephant. Picture: iSimangaliso Wetland Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWe wish to caution our visitors to always remain vigilant and keep to a distance of at least 50 metres from wildlife, particularly the big five. Human-wildlife conflicts can and do happen since these animals are wild, and roaming freely in the park. <\/p>\n

\u201cFollowing investigation into the incident by management, no action will be taken against the elephant in question.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The vehicle was damaged after it was pushed and rolled by the elephant. Picture: iSimangaliso Wetland Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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