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Rhino Charges and Tries to Overturn Jeep at Manas National Park

Viral footage of the Salbari Range encounter has reignited safety concerns in Assam’s rhino habitats.

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Overview

  • On May 29, a one-horned rhino charged a safari jeep in the Salbari Range of Manas National Park and attempted to overturn it multiple times.
  • All tourists in the vehicle emerged uninjured after park staff scared the animal away.
  • The incident was captured on video, which quickly went viral on social media and drew immediate attention from forest officials.
  • Similar encounters have occurred recently, including a fatal biker attack near Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in September and a close call for a mother and daughter at Kaziranga National Park in January.
  • Park authorities have begun reviewing safety measures to address unexplained rhino aggression towards visitors.