Wildlife officials chase away elephant after it leaves trail of destruction in Sri Lanka

Wildlife officials chased away an elephant after it left a trail of destruction in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, on May 3.

Wildlife officials chased away an elephant after it left a trail of destruction in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, on May 3.

Footage shows the elephant after it had retreated to the cover of the forest.

Further clips highlight the destruction caused by the rampaging elephant.

Several houses were left wrecked by the animal.