Run Away Or What?

What do you think could be the best option for Alan and his cameraman? To run away? Well, that is the first thing that comes to our mind while facing such circumstances. Surprisingly, Alan instead of running away stood to his ground and kept staring back at the huge and apparently enraged elephant. Both of them were all by themselves, with no firearms around. What do you think would he do to save himself? Trust me what he actually did would not have even crossed your mind.