Suddenly the creature stomps forward and crushes the man's body under his giant feet
Suddenly the creature stomps forward and crushes the man's body under his giant feet
This is the horrifying moment a man is trampled to death by a raging elephant as terrified onlookers run for their lives.

Graphic footage captured the animal's deadly rampage in Kerala, a southern state of India.

At the start of the video the group of men that surround the elephant, in what appears to be a temple of some sort, can be heard shouting towards it.


Then the animal staggers closer to the crowd as the onlookers scream and flee the dangerous giant's clutches.

Yet tragically one man is left too close to the aggressive creature which can be seen stalking towards its prey.

The clip then jumps to the elephant capturing the victim with his tusk and tossing the man around.

Suddenly the creature stomps forward and crushes the man's body under his giant feet.

Yells of anguish can be heard from the others at the scene as they watch the wild animal attack their friend.

It is not known why the elephant chose to attack the man, but in general, elephants in captivity are subjected to stress and isolation which affects their mental and physical health.