By Shishir Prashant 
PrashantNews
A motorcyclist had a miraculous escape after an elephant attacked him on Dehradun airport road on Wednesday night, knocking him off his Bullet motorcycle and stepping over him before disappearing into the forest.
The terrifying incident was captured on video, which has since gone viral on social media.
According to the video, the elephant suddenly charged at the unidentified motorcyclist, throwing him onto the roadside. The animal then walked over the fallen youth, stepping on him as it crossed the road.
It subsequently broke through the roadside railing and disappeared into the adjoining forest. The youth went home after the incident.
The incident could have proved fatal, as the elephant came into direct contact with the youth and walked over him. However, he survived the frightening encounter, providing a major relief.
The viral footage shows the narrow escape and highlights the potential danger posed by wild elephants moving close to roads in the Dehradun area.