elephant topples family car in south africa

An elephant attacked a vehicle carrying four people, including two children, in South Africa’s Kwa-Zulu Natal province. A driver in another vehicle, who was recording the events, tried unsuccessfully to distract the elephant by honking his horn. The attacking elephant fled the area shortly after the incident, but the family was rescued by the authorities who were called to the scene. The authorities stated that the vehicle was severely damaged, but that no one was seriously injured.