More than a dozen people were injured after an elephant ran amok at a religious festival in Sri Lanka.
At least 17 worshipers were hurt at the Kotte Rajamaha Vihara temple on Saturday night when the huge animal suddenly bolted.
Shocking footage shows the elephant throwing off the man on its back as it breaks into a run and tramples over festival-goers.
Among those injured during the stampede were 12 women, according to the Colombo Gazette. Read more
