This is the shocking moment an elephant beats its trainer to death after being hit by a bamboo pole.
The 2,000-pound elephant trampled him in an open field at an elephant safari park in southern India.
The caretaker was attacked by the 53-year-old elephant on Thursday in the Kallar area of Kerala’s Idukki region, moments after he was seen cruelly hitting its legs and giving orders.
The keeper’s assistant, who was trying to tie the elephant, was severely trampled, collapsed and later died.
The assistant keeper is seen trying to tie up the elephant before the incident.
2,000-pound elephant trampled him in an open field at an elephant safari park
The heartbreaking video showed the huge elephant destroying its trainer’s body after trampling on it. He then throws him to the ground after grabbing his neck by the trunk.
The footage also shows a second man appearing as the elephant tried to kick him.
The coach who died was M Balakrishnan, 62, who underwent a formal autopsy before handing over his body to his relatives for last rites.
Reports suggest that an investigation has been launched against the elephant safari park in light of the tragic incident.
The urgent closure of the park was ordered by the Forest Department.
According to local reports, AH Jalaludin, a resident of Erumeli in Kottayam district, was the owner of the elephant.
However, PK Raveendran, a local from Kanjirappally, was the main caretaker of the elephant.
The elephant was lodged for safari at Kerala Farm in Anaviratty village in Devikulam taluk.
Authorities said the park closure was necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of the elephants and to investigate any possible violations of regulations regarding elephant safaris.