An elephant attack on a person can be a serious and dangerous event. Elephants, despite their generally gentle nature, can become aggressive if they feel threatened, are in pain, or are protecting their young. Such an attack might involve the elephant charging at the person, using its trunk and tusks to push, strike, or cause injury, or trampling the individual underfoot. The immense size and strength of an elephant mean that these encounters can be life-threatening. The response to such an incident often involves immediate medical attention and investigation into the circumstances that led to the attack.
