A shocking incident unfolded in the Marudamalai IBO Colony of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, when wild elephants broke into a residential home early on November 1. According to a journalist who shared the video on X (formerly Twitter), the event occurred around 4 AM, capturing the moment when the elephants attempted to force their way through the front door. The dramatic footage shows the massive tuskers making a chaotic entrance as startled residents react quickly to the unfolding scene.
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தீபாவளிக்கு செய்த பலகாரம் எதாவது மீதி இருக்கா? கோவை மருதமலை IBO காலனி கருத்தபாண்டியன் என்பவரது வீட்டுக்குள் இன்று அதிகாலை புகுந்த காட்டு யானைகள். @gurusamymathi @gurujourno @kovaikarthee @PT__journo__PK @PrasannaVs7 #elephants#TNForest pic.twitter.com/LN0EeGIB4p
— Srini Subramaniyam (@Srinietv2) November 1, 2024
As the elephants entered the home, the family inside quickly retreated to the safety of the upper floor, fearing for their lives as the wildlife wreaked havoc in their living room. The viral clips serve as a stark reminder of the close encounters between humans and wildlife in the region, highlighting the need for increased awareness and safety measures in areas adjacent to elephant habitats.
