A testosterone-fuelled elephant went on a rampage when he was interrupted while having sex, which resulted in him attacking his caretaker and flipping over parked cars. The 19-year-old bull, named Phlai Petch Uthai, was taken by his owner, Somporn, 35, to mate with a female tusker in Buriram, Thailand, on Monday, February 16. But Phlai Petch Uthai became enraged when his owner tried to separate the pair after the encounter, leaving him with a serious lung injury. Phlai Petch Uthai fled the scene after injuring Somporn, who was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. Phlai Petch Uthai is now under the care of veterinarians at Elephant Kingdom in Surin province, while his mahout continues treatment at the hospital.

Source: Daily Mail February 20, 2026 15:13 UTC