A video of a wild elephant playing with a football has gone viral on social media after the animal was filmed interacting with the ball in a green field in India’s Assam state.
The footage was recorded in the Numaligarh area of Golaghat district, where the elephant can be seen kicking the football with its feet and using its trunk to lift and throw the ball. The unusual sight has attracted widespread attention online.
Elephant’s Football Skills Draw Attention
In the video, the elephant repeatedly interacts with the football, appearing to push and kick it across the field before picking it up with its trunk and tossing it away.
Local people can also be seen in the footage moving away from the animal as it approaches, maintaining a safe distance from the wild elephant.
The video has been widely shared on social media, with viewers reacting to the unusual encounter between wildlife and a football.
Another Elephant Rescue in India
The incident comes after another wild elephant in India recently attracted attention when a truck tyre became stuck around its neck.
The elephant was subsequently freed during a rescue operation, highlighting the challenges faced by wildlife when animals come into contact with human environments and objects.