THIS is the shocking moment a testosterone-fuelled elephant flips cars and chases a motorcyclist after being interrupted during sex.
The wild rampage was caught on camera by horrified onlookers who then had to run for their lives to avoid being trampled.
Phlai Petch Uthai flips a parked car while his mate watches onCredit: Newsflare
The villagers make a run for it after the angry elephant charges in their directionCredit: Newsflare
The elephant chases a man on a motorcycle down the road
The 19-year-old bull named Phlai Petch Uthai, was taken by his owner Somporn, 35, to mate with a female tusker in Buriram, Thailand, on February 16.
However, Phlai Petch Uthai became enraged and struck his owner when he tried to separate the pair after the encounter.
Somporn ended up with a serious lung injury.
Footage shows the furious beast overturning a white car before it moves onto squishing a small truck.
The elephant makes a few chargers at onlookers, before chasing a motorcycle rider down the road.
Village chief Uthai Yeerum said: “The elephant was hired for breeding, but during the process, Somporn urged him to finish quickly.
“This may have triggered irritation, causing the bull to become possessive and aggressive toward the female.”
Phlai Petch Uthai fled the scene after injuring Somporn, who was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries.
The bull also damaged five road signs before volunteers from Elephant Kingdom Hospital arrived to help control him.
The rescue team administered a tranquiliser, which took two hours to take effect, eventually allowing them to capture the enraged elephant.
Car owner Natthaphon Malihuan, 30, said he was waiting for his insurance company to tell him if they will pay for the damage.
“They said they don’t know if elephant attacks are included,” he said.
Phlai Petch Uthai is now under the care of veterinarians at Elephant Kingdom in Surin province, while his mahout continues treatment at the hospital.
Thailand is home to both wild and domesticated elephants, which have played a central role in Thai culture, history, and economy for centuries.
Traditionally, elephants were used in war, logging, transport and ceremonial events, but they remain a major attraction in tourism and cultural shows.
Now, captive elephants are frequently used for trekking, festivals or breeding programs but concerns about welfare and treatment have grown in recent years, prompting the rise of ethical sanctuaries where elephants are cared for without forced labour.
A second small truck was in the elephant’s war path
