Wild showdown: Two tuskers clash on Sundargarh road, intense fight caught on camera

A rare and dramatic encounter unfolded on the roads connecting Yamudi and Kunchapani in the Barsuan forest range in Sundargarh district after two tusker elephants got engaged in a fierce battle on Wednesday. The confrontation, caught on camera, left local residents shaken and sent a ripple of panic across the area.

According to eyewitnesses, the two elephants emerged from the forest and clashed along the roadside, locking their tusks in a spectacular and terrifying display of strength. 

Onlookers, who had gathered nearby, fled in fear as the massive animals thrashed and trumpeted in rage. Even the forest elephant squad, usually quick to respond, reportedly retreated from the scene as the elephants roamed the road uncontrollably.

The sound of their trumpeting and the sight of two tuskers clashing so close to the village was frightening, said a local resident, adding that people ran for safety, and even the trained forest team had to retreat temporarily.

Currently, the elephants are reportedly wandering near the Kunchapani forest-adjacent road. With forest officials yet to reach the site, local residents remain anxious and on high alert, fearing further disturbances or potential accidents.

Authorities have urged the public to stay indoors and avoid approaching the elephants, while forest department teams are expected to arrive soon to safely guide the animals back into the forest.

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The rare sight of the face-off between the tuskers has once again highlighted the delicate balance between wildlife and human settlements in Sundargarh, raising concerns over both safety and conservation.