A close encounter with the wild kind during disaster
The HinduThe heart-warming encounter of A. Sujata with a small herd of elephants after her escape from the disaster that struck Chooralmala and Mundakkai in the early hours of July 30 has triggered many a debate. Understanding nature People interacting with the wild on a daily basis would endorse Ms. Sujata’s account. Recounting anecdotes from his long career as a forester, Mr. Ravindran said that elephants would attack only when they feel threatened by people’s presence. Subair N., Range Forest Officer at Mannarkkad, described Ms. Sujata’s account “as a story of kindness that transcended fear, defied logic, and temporarily silenced the growing narrative of fear surrounding wild animals.” Mr. Subair said Ms. Sujata’s story offered a stark contrast to the image of aggression often associated with wild elephants in Kerala. Human emotions Wildlife photographer Shabari Janaki, recounting his experience, said elephants would clearly understand human emotions.
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