Those particular elephants? it would explain how she got so close but even then look at the circus elephants and those in zoos who trample their trainers , there is always an element of danger with any wild animal.
Yes..There is..But when with a herd of elephants who are used to humans, Elephants normally ignore the human. They might be curious some times but not aggressive.
She can draw a big bow, That should be respected.
Kill a tiger with a gun,That should be respected
BUT Killing an elephant for a bet? FUCK NO. An Isolated lonely elephant is entirely different though.