A group of foreigners escaped unhurt after a wild elephant encounter near the entry point of the Sigiriya rock fortress.
Video footage shows the group of four walking towards the entrance around 4.00 am when they came across the elephant.
Acting on a warning from a security officer at the guard post, the women ran, but were chased by the animal.
They eventually emerged unscathed, while the elephant was later seen walking away. (Newswire/ Video- Accident1st)