webfact Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Video: Horror at Surin parade as young woman picked up by angry elephant Picture: Sanook A Surin 19 year old was lucky to escape death or serious injury after an elephant picked her up and smashed her into shops and trees. The incident - all caught on video - happened at a parade celebrating Thai silk at the grounds outside the municipal offices at Khewasinarin, Surin in Thailand's north east. Sanook reported that people looked on in horror after a ten year old elephant involved in the parade grabbed Nichanart Manujam and her skirt became entangled in its tusk. As "Plai Pan Thong" thrashed about smashing stalls and a motorbike Nichanart held on for dear life. People online suggested that this is what saved her life as she could have been killed had she been tossed off by the pachyderm. The mahout called Wan tried to stop the incident by hitting his charge over the head with a hook. After some time other elephants were brought in to calm Plai Pan Thong down. Provincial governor Praphat Malakarn offered assistance to the victim after the incident yesterday evening. She was taken to a local hospital after treatment by foundation medics at the scene. She was later allowed to go home. She had suffered injuries as a result of being thrust into shops and a tree. Nichanart is a student at Ratchaphat University in Surin. Source: Sanook -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-02-08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauGR1 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 ..Sign of the times, even the elephants get mad. Hope she recovers well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffggi Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Unlucky having to go through this what had to be a traumatic experience, but a lucky young lady to have survived relatively unscathed. Hope she fully recovers from this horrible experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 After insight of the way they "train" elephants here, I'm on the animal's side. However, good luck the victim and fast recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHTel Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 4 hours ago, webfact said: The mahout called Wan tried to stop the incident by hitting his charge over the head with a hook. And therein lies the problem. The way these animals are treated is abhorrent. Why the need to carry such a weapon? I've seen them used randomly, not just in a case like this. Respect the animal and you may get some respect in return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeyrobot Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 How would you like it if someone hit you over and over with a metal hook? I don’t think they belong in crowds with loud music they are a powerful animal and when out of control can cause havoc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Any animal that is trained to be obedient can sometimes get spooked in surroundings such as this. Trouble is being that size is not like trying to quieten down a dog ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Alternative angle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
473geo Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 My son witnessed this, pleased the girl is ok, and hopefully a valuable lesson learnt about being wary around animals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corruption 101 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 43 minutes ago, katana said: Alternative angle: Jesus Christ she was luck to escape alive. The other manut had to chop his iron hook into the trunk to get her free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 The elephant had the right idea, just the wrong victim. The elephant should have dropped the hook weilding mahoot onto the stall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Sh$t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Oh dear - the possible result of trying to make a trunk call!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poopyface Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Awww! It's very sweet how she's smiling at the end, while others tend to her. I expected a more grisly ending. She's gonna be just fine. What an experience to walk away from. Really nice to see her smiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 "tossed off by the pachyderm."Is that legal ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 13 minutes ago, Burma Bill said: Oh dear - the possible result of trying to make a trunk call!! Keep the day job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpudlian Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 On 2/8/2019 at 11:24 AM, mauGR1 said: ..Sign of the times, even the elephants get mad. Hope she recovers well. Elephants are bound in chains to mans orders, they know better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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