Rohan Editor 
A terrifying incident unfolded in the Bansbari range of Assam’s Manas National Park when a wild rhinoceros suddenly charged and rammed an open safari jeep packed with tourists. A viral video captured the aggressive encounter, showing the massive animal slamming its horn into the vehicle and attempting to flip it over amidst the panicked screams of passengers. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as the driver successfully maneuvered the vehicle backward, navigating away from the enraged animal and steering the tourists to safety.
The chilling footage has spread widely on social media, prompting serious concerns and reigniting a fierce debate regarding wildlife tourism ethics in India. Wildlife experts and Indian Forest Service officers have frequently warned against safari vehicles crowding wild animals or getting dangerously close to secure photographs and videos. Social media users and conservationists noted that such close encounters not only place immense stress on the animals in their natural habitats but also heavily jeopardize human lives, highlighting the critical need for stricter distance regulations during safaris.
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