A major accident was averted during a jeep safari in Kaziranga National Park’s Bagori forest area when a mother and daughter fell from the vehicle in front of two aggressive rhinos.
The incident, which took place near the Donga, Raumari, and Bholukazan areas, left tourists and guides in shock but ended without injuries.
The mishap occurred as the safari jeep was speeding through the forest. A teenager, seated in the vehicle, suddenly fell out. In a panic, the mother jumped out of the jeep to help her child, putting both in close proximity to two charging rhinos.
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Amid the tense situation, the mother and daughter displayed remarkable courage, narrowly avoiding the advancing rhinos and managing to climb back into the jeep safely.
The terrifying encounter was captured by another tourist and has since gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention to the risks associated with wildlife safaris.
Kaziranga National Park authorities have yet to issue a statement on the incident, but it highlights the importance of adhering to safety protocols during wildlife tours.
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