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WARNING. Distressing footage. Ashok Bharti, 54, approached the elephant for the snap after it strayed from its herd near Kuanramunda forest in India
The animal charged towards him, sending Bhati fleeing for his life for just a few seconds before tripping.
Footage taken by villagers from a safe distance, then showed the elephant charge straight over Bharti - crushing him within an inch of his life.
Bharti was rushed to hospital after suffering severe injuries, but he died on the way.