Kera Johnson Filmed Safari Jeep Elephant Charge in Yala

Kera Johnson filmed a safari in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka, when an elephant charged a moving jeep and struck the back of it on a dirt road. Passengers tumbled from their seats as screams filled the vehicle, and the driver kept moving while the elephant stayed close behind.

Kera Johnson in Yala National Park

Johnson was traveling through the park when the encounter unfolded. The footage shows the elephant chasing closely behind the safari jeep before rapidly closing the gap and hitting the rear of the vehicle.

Passengers in the Jeep

The collision left passengers thrown off balance inside the jeep. Their reaction was immediate, with screams audible as the vehicle moved on and the elephant remained behind it.

Online Reaction to the Video

Viewers responded with concern after the footage circulated online. One viewer wrote, "Omg plz we need you both back in one piece." Another wrote, "That’s a male… he was marking territory… usually if they see move they charge at it glad you are okay."

The clip leaves one practical takeaway for anyone on a safari road in Yala: a close approach can turn into a collision without warning, and the vehicle in this case kept moving even after the impact.