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Arnold “The Terminator” Schwarzenegger Charged By Elephant In South Africa

Arnold “The Terminator” Schwarzenegger Charged By Elephant In South Africa

 

When he’s not blowing things up on the big screen, Hollywood actor, bodybuilder and  former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is a businessman and promoter who recently got an opportunity to advocate for endangered African elephants.

Known as The Terminator for his most famous movie role, Schwarzenegger was in South Africa promoting a health and fitness trade expo, the Arnold Classic Africa, HuffingtonPost reported.

On a visit to a game reserve, he had a close call with an elephant, then posted a video on social media that shows the elephant charging the Jeep he was in, Fox reported.

The video shows an elephant coming up to the Jeep windshield, backing up, then walking off the road, apparently losing interest. Then the elephant returns and chases after the vehicle as it drives away.

As of Thursday, the one-minute video, posted to Facebook Tuesday, has been viewed more than 2.2 million times, HuffingtonPost reported.

Schwarzenegger wrote: “I’m absolutely in awe of these beautiful, strong animals, even though some of us had to change our pants after this.”

He said he couldn’t have written the encounter any better if it had been a movie scene.

“We need to stop killing them – take a photo, not a shoot. Would you rather be able to experience these creatures or a hunk of ivory? I thought so,” Schwarzenegger said.

These are some comments showing approval on social media, IBTimes reported:

Tebogo Matshediso said, “I wish you could come fully loaded like in COMMANDO accompanied by a T1000 to South Africa to protect our endangered species, at the rate of poaching experienced here, there won’t be much to see in the near future.”

Rob Wilshaw, said he considers the actor his childhood hero: “You are truly the man!”

Mitch Gertz said, “I’m glad you showed you’re human, and didn’t scream like a girl … We need to protect them for our grandchildren to see.”

The Arnold Classic is an annual professional men’s bodybuilding competition run by the International Federation of Body Builders. A four-day event is held every year in Columbus, Ohio, featuring a bodybuilding and fitness tournament and a three-day fitness expo.

This year, the Arnold Classic was held for the first time in South Africa as a multi-sport and exhibition extravaganza. The inaugural event was held May 27-29 in Johannesburg.