How a sleepy, uneventful day by Moyar Dam in Masinagudi, turned dramatic and “adrenalized” for the Varkey family

Anya Fenn

INDIA

Titus Varkey & Titus George

Kollad, Kottayam District

Chapters

Anya Fenn

Producer

Sara Titus

Interviewer

Anya Fenn

Editor

It starts with its ears fanned out wide to appear larger than it already is, legs pivoting from one to the other making this large mammal’s body sway from side to side. Then comes the shaking off collected dust from its massive body and stiffening of its tail to a 90 degree, with the long trunk swaying from side to side. To add to this ominous visual, the loud trumpeting sound. This, folks, is when you know –--- You have a pissed off elephant going to charge at you.

Sara Titus

Kollad, Kottayam District

Titus Varkey & Titus George

Kollad, Kottayam District