Elephant charges at tourists on walking safari

Scary footage of an elephant charging at tourists on a walking safari in Kruger National Park in South Africa has emerged.

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The elephant clearly decides the tourists are too close for comfort and gives them a warning trumpet and mini charge.

The tour guide points his gun at the majestic animal before it beats a retreat, leaving the group of tourists shaken and stirred. Watch the video above.