**BREAKING: ROGUE ELEPHANT WREAKS HAVOC AT LOCAL GROCERY STORE, DEMANDS PANCAKES AND PIES**
In a bizarre incident that has left residents of a small Thai town in stitches, a hungry elephant somehow managed to escape the confines of a national park and made a beeline for the local grocery store, where it proceeded to indulge in a snacking spree for the ages.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as “absolute pandemonium” as the 12-foot-tall, 10,000-pound pachyderm burst through the automatic sliding doors and made a beeline for the in-store bakery.
“It was like it had a sixth sense for sniffing out sweets,” said store owner, Mrs. Nong. “The elephant’s trunk was like a vacuum cleaner, sucking up everything in its path. We were laughing and screaming at the same time, trying to get out of its way.”
The marauding mammal reportedly made a beeline for the egg display, where it began gobbling up cartons of fresh eggs like they were going out of style. “I tried to shoo it away, but it just gave me a gentle nuzzle and said ‘Trumpet-trumpet!’ – I think it was asking for more eggs,” said store employee, Mr. Somsak.
But the elephant’s snacking spree didn’t stop there. Witnesses claim the hungry creature also helped itself to a tray of freshly baked croissants, a pyramid of pancake mix, and a display of creamy desserts.
“I swear, it had a sweet tooth the size of a small car,” said Mrs. Nong. “It was like it had been planning this heist for weeks. We even caught it trying to sneak a few pies into its trunk!”
As authorities struggled to corral the rogue elephant, it managed to snag a few more treats, including a 5-pound block of cheddar cheese and a 3-foot-long sub sandwich.
“It was like it was on a mission from God,” said Mr. Somsak. “I’ve never seen anything like it. I mean, who needs a food critic when you have an elephant with a discerning palate?”
Eventually, a team of brave park rangers managed to coax the elephant back into the national park with a trail of fresh fruit and a promise of all-you-can-eat bananas.
As the dust settled, store owners surveyed the damage and shook their heads in amazement. “Well, I guess that’s one way to get a 10% discount on your grocery bill,” quipped Mrs. Nong.
The elephant, meanwhile, has been named “Swee” and has become an unlikely local celebrity. When asked for comment, Swee simply trumpeted and winked at the press.
