Bengaluru, Oct. 7 -- In a frightening close encounter with wildlife, a wild elephant stopped a moving car and climbed onto its side near Asanur on the Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border, leaving passengers travelling from Mysuru to Coimbatore terrified.
The incident occurred on the Bengaluru-Dindigul National Highway, which cuts through a forested stretch frequently used by elephants. The animal emerged from the forest and approached the car as it travelled along the highway.
In a tense moment, the elephant placed one of its front legs on the vehicle and extended its trunk towards the window, bringing the huge animal within inches of the occupants.
Passengers inside the car remained still and avoided honking or making sudden movements as the el...