A driver in Thailand fired his gun to scare away a wild elephant that had blocked the road, causing a traffic standstill.
According to Khaosod, the incident occurred on Friday (29 Nov) at Kaeng Krachan National Park.
The incident was filmed and shared on TikTok, garnering more than 633,000 views.
The footage shows traffic on a narrow mountain road inside the park being obstructed by a wild elephant.
Standing on the right side of the road, the elephant curiously investigates a truck parked on the left, while vehicles queue up on both sides.
At one point, a black sedan pulled up, and the driver rolled down the window.
The driver then extended his arm, pointing a gun towards the sky.
Suddenly, two loud gunshots rang out as the car moved closer to the elephant.
When the elephant remained unfazed, the driver fired two more shots.
Source: @user6167680228000 on TikTok
Despite the noise, the elephant showed no signs of being startled and continued to investigate the truck.
A Honda, witnessing the scene, quickly made a U-turn and left the area.
Eventually, the truck managed to pass the elephant, clearing the road.
Following the incident, park officials conducted a search of the area and, with the help of metal detectors, discovered four 9mm shell casings.
Source: Khaosod
Two of the casings were THAIARMS branded, one was a LUGER, and one was unidentified.
Source: Khaosod
The authorities are currently searching for the driver of the black sedan.
With the evidence gathered, the park filed a police complaint against the driver, who now faces six charges.
The driver is wanted for endangering wildlife by discharging a firearm, firing a gun within a wildlife sanctuary, carrying a weapon in public, and other offences.
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Featured image adapted from @user6167680228000 on TikTok and Khaosod.
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The man later apologised and begged the victim not to press charges.
The shooting was presumably linked to gang-related activites.