Panicked Elephant Charges Crowd at Indian Festival

An elephant reportedly ran wild during the Rath Yatra festival in India, causing panic among festival-goers. The incident, captured on video, shows the decorated male elephant appearing distressed before breaking away from its handlers and charging into the crowded street. Onlookers were seen scrambling to safety as the large animal moved through the area. No immediate reports on injuries or the elephant's current status were available at the time of reporting. The event highlights the challenges of managing large animals in dense public gatherings.