Viral video shows a heart-warming encounter with wild elephants in the forest. Netizens ask for “be careful” and please pay attention.

Video from the Canadian Travel Video Museum shows close contact with a wild elephant on a road in India captures a tense and exciting moment.
A heart-warming video has been all the rage on social media, showing an unexpected encounter with wild elephants in Indian forests. Nolan Saumure, a travel content creator from rural Ontario, Canada, recorded the incident while riding a scooter along a quiet forest road.
The video starts with Saumure approaching an elephant, standing calmly in the middle of the path. He slowed down and asked the animal playfully, “Sir, why are you relaxing on the road?” The elephant didn’t seem shocked, but the mood changed quickly when another scooter appeared in the frame.
After the elephant was found, the second rider stopped a few meters away, seemingly unsure how to proceed. This pause proved to be a trigger, and the elephant suddenly accused the rider of the charge. In a momentary reaction, the man turned to escape, narrowly avoiding the potentially disastrous situation.
Samur shouted in the background, “You don’t have to stop.” The sudden stop may have caused the elephant’s reaction. “No one gave me this instruction,” the rider replied, still shaking.
Saumure captioned the video, “I almost made my friend end with an elephant,” which caused widespread reaction on social media. While some praise Samur’s heroism, others discuss the importance of understanding and respecting wildlife.
Social Media Response
The video sparked a thrill of travel culture, adventure and exploration, with one of the commenters saying: “The Caucasian people are so cold and adventurous, which is why they discover 90% of the world through exploration and adventure.”
A user writes to the comment section, “Be careful.” Another user wrote,Don’t stop, don’t panic, don’t yell or yell in front of these animals. Just sneak away and you can leave. This is not a zoo. This is their territory. ”
“Good thinking, please be careful. “The third user wrote.
The exact location of the video is not clear, but the numbers on the bike suggest it may have been shot in Uttar Pradesh.
Meanwhile, Nolan Saumure is known for documenting unconventional travel experiences in Asia, often blurring the line between danger and discovery with remote scenery, spontaneous interactions, and wildlife moments. His content has gained a significant following, and this latest video further cements his reputation as a fearless and adventure traveler.