Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Man Fined for Selfie Attempt, Elephant Attack in Bandipur
A man tried to take a selfie with a wild elephant in a protected area.
The elephant charged at him, but he wasn't seriously hurt.
The park officials found him, and they made him pay a fine for breaking the rules.
They also made him promise not to do it again.
This is a reminder that we should stay away from wild animals.
A man was fined Rs 25,000 for attempting to take a selfie with a wild elephant.
The incident occurred on NH 67 within the Bandipur Tiger Reserve.
The man, R Basavaraj, was attacked by the elephant and sustained minor injuries.
The elephant chased Basavaraj, and a video of the incident went viral.
The man was briefly detained by the Karnataka Forest Department.
- Who
- R Basavaraj and an elephant.
- What
- A man was charged by an elephant while attempting to take a selfie.
- When
- Around 5:30 PM on Sunday.
- Where
- NH 67 within the Bandipur Tiger Reserve.
- Why
- Basavaraj was attempting to take a selfie with an elephant.
Tourist Behavior
Wildlife Safety Advocates
Safety concerns
Tourist Behavior
Tourists are often seen to be flouting safety rules in the national parks.
Wildlife Safety Advocates
These actions endanger both the people as well as the wildlife.
- Incident
- Elephant attack
- Location
- Bandipur Tiger Reserve
- Involved
- R Basavaraj and an elephant
- Cause
- Attempting selfie
- Fine
- Rs 25,000
Sources
‘Risking Your Life for Selfies Is Foolishness’: Man Narrowly Escapes Elephant Attack | Video
Elephant chases, pins tourist to ground in Bandipur forest
Wild elephant stomps on tourist trying to take photo in Karnataka, viral video triggers backlash
Private estate labourer killed in wild elephant attack in Gudalur; TN villagers protest inaction
Video: Elephant Charges At Karnataka Man Trying To Take Photo
Man survives tusker attack after attempt to photograph elephant eating tomatoes in Bandipur
Tourist’s close call with wild elephant in Bandipur caught on camera: 'What a reckless act’
Karnataka Man Narrowly Escapes Elephant Attack, Fined Rs 25,000 For Dangerous Selfie Stunt | VIDEO
