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Elephant carrying 650kg gold shrine rampages at Indian festival
Original: An elephant carrying a 650kg sacred gold shrine went on a rampage during a Hindu festival in India, flipping a car and d
An elephant carrying a 650kg sacred gold shrine went on a rampage during a Hindu festival in India, flipping a car and damaging nearby buildings. Temple elephants traditionally carry deities in procession during festivals, and incidents of them panicking in loud, crowded settings periodically cause injuries and property damage, drawing fresh attention to the practice.
Why now: Dramatic footage of a temple elephant destroying property during a religious festival is circulating widely.
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