The elephant went on a rampage reportedly after being attacked by another tusker next to it.
Kottayam:
A elephant ran amok during the annual festivities at the Ettumanoor Mahadeva temple in Kerala's Kottayam early this morning, but none was injured.
The mahout, who was atop the elephant, had a miraculous escape as he was pulled to safety by locals from atop a gopuram by dropping a rope, visuals aired by television channels showed.
The incident occurred at 3 am this morning.
The elephant went on a rampage reportedly after being attacked by another tusker next to it.
According to legend, Pandavas and sage Vyasa had offered worship at the temple.
The mahout, who was atop the elephant, had a miraculous escape as he was pulled to safety by locals from atop a gopuram by dropping a rope, visuals aired by television channels showed.
The incident occurred at 3 am this morning.
The elephant went on a rampage reportedly after being attacked by another tusker next to it.
According to legend, Pandavas and sage Vyasa had offered worship at the temple.
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