Even though, in general, elephants are very calm animals, every once in a while, a video becomes viral which shows us that they are still very dangerous. Recently, a video has become viral online in which a biker who fell on the road beside a divider was thrashed by an elephant. In this short clip, the elephant was seen walking over the fallen biker’s stomach and chest. Thankfully, the biker is alive and managed to walk away from this situation.
The video showing the encounter between a biker who fell on the road and a wild elephant has been shared on Instagram by Rahul Joes on their page. It starts off with a man recording this terrifying incident from inside a car. This particular car was parked at a distance of 50-60 metres. What happened is that a Royal Enfield motorcycle rider had fallen on the right side of the two-lane road.
We can note that the man says “Oh my god” because there was a massive elephant which was standing right in front of the biker. Soon after this, the elephant starts walking towards the fallen rider on the road. We can also note that this particular rider was not making any sudden movements.
However, when the people around the elephant and the rider started making noises, the elephant panicked and wanted to cross the road by walking over the divider. So, while doing this, he firstly walked over the rider’s chest and stomach with his front two legs. And soon after this, the elephant, using the rear two legs, again walked over the rider fallen on the road.
Thankfully, the rider, despite this thrashing, was alive and managed to stand up on his feet. We can note that the rider was also wearing his helmet, which saved him from any other damage. The video then shows the passersby rushing to the rescue of the bike rider. We can note that he managed to walk away from the incident. Meanwhile, other people helped the man in walking to the side of the highway and also picked up and moved his motorcycle.
As per the reports, this terrifying incident took place on the Haridwar-Dehradun Highway in Uttarakhand. It happened near Nepali Farm, which is located close to Jolly Grant Airport and the Rajaji Tiger Reserve corridor. The incident reportedly took place at around 4 AM on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
For those who may not be aware, this particular stretch of highway passes through an area where wild elephants frequently move between forest regions. As a result, motorists travelling on this road can sometimes encounter elephants crossing the highway. It becomes more dangerous during the night and early morning hours when visibility is limited.
Now, coming to the biggest question, did the Royal Enfield rider suffer any injuries? Well, his exact medical condition has not been officially confirmed. As mentioned above, the video shows that the rider managed to stand up and walk after the elephant moved away. And there were no clearly visible external injuries in the footage.
However, this does not mean that the rider escaped without suffering any internal injuries. Some local reports have suggested that the rider was later taken to a hospital for precautionary medical examinations. However, there has been no confirmed update regarding his medical condition or whether he suffered any internal injuries.
This particular incident highlights the dangers of encountering wild animals while travelling through forest areas. If a motorist spots an elephant crossing the road, the safest option is to stop at a considerable distance and allow the animal to move away.
Apart from this, motorists should avoid honking, shouting, flashing headlights or attempting to drive past the elephant or any other wild animal. Such actions can easily startle the animal and make the situation more dangerous. In case an elephant blocks the road, it is better to remain inside a vehicle, maintain a safe distance and wait for the animal to leave rather than trying to approach it.