In India, an elephant killed more than two dozen people in 10 days.

An elephant has killed 22 people and injured 15 in the forests of Chaibasa Municipality, Jharkhand State. The aggressive animal remains uncaptured, and has managed to escape time after time.

In India, a rampaging elephant killed 22 people in just 10 days, including an eight-month-old baby and a zoologist who was called in to subdue the animal.

The incident occurred near the town of Chaibasa, Jharkhand State. The animal first attacked on New Year's Day, trampling a family with two children to death. Subsequent attacks have occurred repeatedly. The elephant is identified by a single tusk.

The animal most often attacks after sunset using a similar pattern: it chases people, then catches up, throws them into the air, and tramples them. Local authorities have urged residents to hide in their homes and avoid venturing into the forest.

Zoologists believe the animal's aggressive behavior may be related to the so-called musth phase—a hyper-aggressive hormonal phase that can last about 20 days. During this period, an elephant's testosterone levels can increase 100-fold.

Forestry officials believe the young male became extremely aggressive after becoming separated from his herd. Attempts to tranquilize the elephant have so far been unsuccessful.