Rhinoceros tries to overturn tourist jeep during safari attack at park in India

WorldEnvironment
18 May 2026 • 6:06 PM MYT
The Independent
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Rhinoceros tries to overturn tourist jeep during safari attack at park in India

  • A video has gone viral showing a rhinoceros charging and attacking a tourist jeep during a safari in Manas National Park, Assam, India.
  • The rhino repeatedly rammed the vehicle with its horn, causing significant damage, including dislodging an alloy rim, and appeared to try to overturn the jeep.
  • Despite the dramatic encounter, which left passengers terrified, no injuries were reported among those in the vehicle.
  • The incident sparked online debate, with some criticising the safari driver for not maintaining a safe distance and others defending the rhino's natural reaction to perceived encroachment.
  • Manas National Park is a UNESCO-recognised reserve known for its rich ecosystem and endangered species, including the Indian one-horned rhinoceros.

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