A rhino and her calf caused a safari jeep to flip over in Jaldapara National Park in West Bengal, India, on Saturday, leaving six people injured. The incident occurred when the vehicle came too close to the animals, startling them.
Footage shows the jeep reversing as the rhino charges, causing the driver to lose control and the vehicle to topple onto its side. The rhino and calf then fled into the wild.
Divisional forest officer Deepak M said a tourist panicked and made a noise, scaring the rhino. The driver was reversing to retreat but slipped off the track. All six occupants were taken to a nearby hospital.
Officials are clearing roadside vegetation for better visibility and will provide first-aid kits in all jeeps. A refresher course for drivers and guides is also planned to prevent future incidents.
