In a now-viral TikTok video posted by user @wanmohdabdullah91, a group of elephants was seen lounging right in the middle of a road, causing traffic to come to a complete standstill. The majestic animals, believed to be simply relaxing in the area as a group, appeared calm and unbothered, even as several vehicles stopped just meters away from them.
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According to the video's uploader, road users were stranded for nearly 30 minutes, unable to proceed until assistance finally arrived.
The turning point came when two four-wheel drive vehicles from the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) happened to be patrolling the area. The officers approached the scene, switching on bright flashlights and sounding their horns in the direction of the elephants.
Surprisingly, the elephants immediately dispersed within seconds and calmly returned to the forest, almost as though they understood that the authorities had arrived and it was time to go.
The clip quickly gained attention online, with netizens flocking to the comments section to express their amusement. Many joked that the elephants appeared to be "following orders" just like disciplined citizens who'd been caught loitering.
Some users even came up with hilarious imaginary dialogues between the elephants, humorously speculating on their reaction to the PERHILITAN vehicles. Others took the opportunity to praise the efficiency of the wildlife department's patrol and how smoothly the situation was handled.
This amusing incident not only highlighted the unpredictable yet charming behavior of wildlife but also served as a reminder of the importance of conservation teams and their role in maintaining harmony between humans and nature.