Man trampled to death by elephant in Perak
Published on: Monday, June 24, 2024
By: Jessie Lee
The police remind the community near the area to be alert and report to authorities if wild animals are spotted. (File pic for general illustration)
Kota Kinabalu: A man in Perak is suspected to have been trampled to death by an elephant near a rubber plantation, it has been reported.
The 65-year-old was found “soaked in blood” and was pronounced dead on the spot by a medical officer on June 23 at 5:40pm in Kampung Lerlar RPS Kemar in Gerik, the Star reported.
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Gerik OCPD Superintendent Zulkifli Mahmood said investigation found that the victim had left for the plantation area to look for wood at about 3:15pm on the same day.
“His 44-year-old daughter, who was in a hut nearby, heard his screams and also the sound of the animal.
“She and her brother-in-law rushed to the scene and found the man soaked in blood.
“They also caught sight of the elephant,” he said.
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The police remind the community near the area to be alert and report to authorities if wild animals are spotted.
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