“I’d Do the Same”: SA Laughs As Elephant Uses Polo As Scratching Post

“I’d Do the Same”: SA Laughs As Elephant Uses Polo As Scratching Post

  • A Facebook account shared pictures of an elephant comically using a Volkswagen Polo as a scratching post
  • The social media user shared that the occupants escaped unharmed, although the car was damaged
  • Members of the online community gathered in the comment section to laugh at what they had seen on their timelines
People laughed at an elephant using a car to scratch itself.
Mzansi online users laughed after seeing an elephant use a Polo to relieve a scratch. Images: Martin Harvey, Westend61
Source: Getty Images

Many animals have a knack for bringing smiles to our faces with their amusing antics. In one such instance, an elephant turned a parked car into a scratching post to relieve an itch.

The scratching post Polo

The Facebook account TdtNews Soweto shared a post on the social media platform showing the large animal comically preventing a Volkswagen Polo from driving away as it used the vehicle to scratch itself.

TdtNews Soweto said about the incident:

"The occupants were lucky and escaped unharmed, but the car left with damages."

Take a look at the Facebook pictures below:

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An elephant used a Polo as a scratching pad.
The vehicle couldn't escape from the satisfied elephant. Image: TdtNews Soweto
Source: Facebook
An elephant used a Polo as a scratching pad.
The elephant made sure all sides were covered. Image: TdtNews Soweto
Source: Facebook

Mzansi laughs at the Polo and elephant

Hundreds of social media users reacted to the post, with many heading to the comment section to express laughter about the comical situation.

Mpho Mthimunye jokingly told app users:

"The poor elephant was trying to rescue our women inside the Polo."

Langanani Mafune added in the comment section:

"I'd do the same if I were an elephant. Polos are very reliable for various reasons. I'm speaking from a Polo owner's point of view."

Malivha Victor Adiboy confessed to the public:

"One reason I am scared to go to Kruger National Park."

Taking the animal's side, Sharon Struckmeyer wrote:

"That's their territory. What do people want there?"

Stuntin G Senatle wondered with humour:

"What are you going to say to the insurance company?"

Phakisi Phakisi shared their thoughts, writing:

"Why didn't they drive away from the animal when it approached the car? Maybe it was a photoshoot."

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Jade Rhode (Human Interest Editor) Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News, telling the tales of the community. After her studies, Jade worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, please email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za