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A wild Asian elephant casually "checked in" at a temporary border post in Yunnan Province, walking past cones, ignoring barriers and stealing the scene.

There was no panic or chaos. Officers quietly stepped back, cleared the area and let the gentle giant do its thing.

Minutes later, the elephant strolled off as if nothing had happened.

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