A dangerous attempt to photograph a wild elephant has ended in tragedy in central India, highlighting the risks of getting too close to wildlife for social media photos.
Srikant Satre, a 23-year-old cable worker, lost his life while trying to take a selfie with a wild elephant in the Abapur forest near Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, October 24, when Satre and two friends decided to seek out an elephant they had heard about from local residents.
The group, who were in the area for cable installation work, had learned about the elephant's presence on Tuesday. Instead of keeping a safe distance, they ventured into the forest during their off-hours to find the animal and take photos with it.
The situation turned deadly when they located the elephant and attempted to take pictures. As Satre moved closer to capture a selfie, the elephant charged. While his two companions managed to escape, Satre was tragically caught in the elephant's path.
This incident serves as a crucial reminder that wild animals should be observed from a safe distance, and no photo is worth risking your life.
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