Thai farmer becomes third victim of wild elephants in eastern Thailand

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A eucalyptus farmer looking after her trees became the third victim to die because of wild elephants in the area of the Khao Ang Rue Nai protected wildlife sanctuary in Chachoengsao, eastern Thailand.

 

Yuphin Nasidaeng, 52, had left home as normal in the Ban Nang Ngam area at 7 am to go to her orchard.

 

When she didn't return by nightfall a search party was mustered. 

 

Sanamchaikhet police were called at 8.30 pm when her body was found.

 

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It had horrific facial, head, and body injuries consistent with an attack by an elephant.

 

Her phone was recovered near the body, reported Thai Rath. 

 

Officials in the area have been trying to encourage the ever expanding number of wild elephant in the area to stay away from human habitats by promoting food and water resources in the protected areas. 

 

 

 

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[Boomer6969]

These horny pachyderms have become a bloody nuisance.

 

R.I.P

[Tracyb]

4 hours ago, Boomer6969 said:

These horny pachyderms have become a bloody nuisance.

 

R.I.P

Ya, it’s not like humans are encroaching on their habitat tho…..

 

[hotchilli]

A sad way to end a life.