Thailand’s Doi Mon Jong nature trail closed after student attacked by wild elephant

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Omkoi wildlife sanctuary chief Navee Silsuphakul has ordered the indefinite closure of a nature study trail on the Doi Mon Jong peak, which straddles Chiang Mai and Tak provinces, after a female student was attacked by a wild elephant early Sunday morning.

 

The student, who sustained bruises, and her boyfriend were camping at a site on the nature trail when, at about 1am, she heard strange noises outside their tent. The tent was suddenly pulled down and she felt instant pain in her chest and right arm. All their camping equipment was also damaged.

 

A porter told her in the morning that he found traces of at least two elephants along the trail and suspected that the tent was attacked by one of the animals.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-doi-mon-jong-nature-trail-closed-after-student-attacked-by-wild-elephant/

 

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[KhunLA]

She wasn't attacked, or she'd be dead.  Just accidently stepped on.  Pretty cool adventure if you as me.  No need to close the trail, just warn campers.

 

Wild animals in the wild ... go figure.

[hotchilli]

If you go into the woods today be-sure of a big surprise......

[PETERTHEEATER]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

If you go into the woods today be-sure of a big surprise......

Gawd! Not another picnic....