Still Waters Posted October 20, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 20, 2014 When a bull elephant comes charging at you, it's normal to feel like running away. But these hikers at Kruger National Park in South Africa knew better and calmly stood their ground when the huge animal approached them with a roar. http://www.telegraph...uth-Africa.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imaginarynumber1 Posted October 20, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) I mean, I could probably just stand there, sure. I'd die, of course, but if the elephant gods have decided it's my time to go, who am I to complain? Edited October 20, 2014 by Imaginarynumber1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVG Posted October 20, 2014 #3 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Wow that was something, I think I would have had a heart attack. Talk about nerves of steel!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpiosonic Posted October 20, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Just like w/ horses, facing them is a non-submissive posture, but if you turn your back to them, (submissive posture) they will likely charge you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud the mackem Posted October 20, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 20, 2014 A definite change of undies required. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DieChecker Posted October 20, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Perhaps the elephant knew what the rifle meant? Take that rifle from that guy and see if he stands there or not. Probably he would, but likely it is because he's had dozens of experiences, so he knows what is going to happen. Myself, I'd be scared to death. Edited October 20, 2014 by DieChecker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidin Posted October 20, 2014 #7 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I was able to translate the elephants dis-pleasurable noise. He is saying "Hey, I'm trying to go potty. Can I have some privacy here?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidin Posted October 20, 2014 #8 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Wow that was something, I think I would have had a heart attack. Talk about nerves of steel!!! So true, still... Funny how "a couple of very high-powered rifles" can give a human group "nerves of steel" Edited October 20, 2014 by pallidin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllJay Posted October 30, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Grumpy old elephant-version of; "Hey, you punks, get off my laaaaawn!!!!!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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