RANONG, Thailand -- An elephant, typically used for transporting rubberwood, broke free from its restraints and embarked on a destructive rampage, causing significant damage to villagers' property, government offices, and vehicles in Nam Chuet municipality, Ranong province.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Authorities sought to manage the situation by using anesthetic darts to calm the distressed animal.

 

On April 30th, Mayor Julvisit Limsila of Nam Chuet Sub-district, Kra Buri District, Ranong Province, was notified about an incident involving an elephant named Chang Plai, reported Daily News.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The animal had escaped from its chains, which were fastened to its front and right legs, and began wreaking havoc throughout the community.

 

Nam Chuet municipal officials immediately issued a warning for residents to remain indoors while they coordinated efforts with the Kra Buri District Administration, Kra Buri Police Station, and Kra Buri District Livestock to address the situation.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

An investigation revealed that the rampaging elephant had caused considerable damage to both private and government property. It had destroyed numerous cars parked along the road and even damaged a fence and cement wall surrounding the Kra Buri District Public Library.

 

In response, residents of Nam Chuet municipality quickly secured their doors and sought refuge within their homes.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Eventually, Chang Plai was led into a rubber plantation at the foot of a hill, where officials kept a watchful eye as the elephant continued to exhibit aggressive behavior.

 

The Ranong Provincial Livestock Team, assisted by a mahout, used a tranquilizer dart gun to subdue the agitated animal. Thankfully, no injuries or casualties were reported during the incident.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Nam Chuet municipality has since sent officers to assess the extent of the property damage caused by the elephant's rampage.

 

Their findings will be reported to the district and province for the development and implementation of further remedial measures.

 

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The oppressed fights back!

Lovely pachydermatous ????

7 hours ago, webfact said:

The animal had escaped from its chains, which were fastened to its front and right legs

How many legs were unrestrained then?

13 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

How many legs were unrestrained then?

Enough to break free.....

1 hour ago, KannikaP said:

How many legs were unrestrained then?

The other six.......

Elephants are wonderful creatures. It is easy to forget how powerful they are.

 

 

If the elephant could only talk...

 

Elephants are said to be very smart, have long memories, and appear to have sentience.

I imagine pachyderm's would acquiesce to 'serve' humans as a kindness in the understanding of our ignorance and barbarity.

Even elephants it would appear seem to have their  tolerance and patience limits.  

12 hours ago, webfact said:

Nam Chuet municipality has since sent officers to assess the extent of the property damage caused by the elephant's rampage.

I would say "Satisfactory" from the elephant's perspective.

The elephant didn't do any damage.

 

It was the restraints wot dun it m'lud.

he belongs in a wildlife reserve .....  not chained to a tree 24/7 ....   buy a Kobota if that what you need.

 

 

 

On 5/1/2023 at 5:52 AM, webfact said:

An elephant, typically used for transporting rubberwood, broke free from its restraints and embarked on a destructive rampage, causing significant damage to villagers' property, government offices, and vehicles in Nam Chuet municipality,

Can understand him ...

Old Pacy got tired of the promised pay rise that never arrived

That's one really pissed off elephant. 

 

Someone or something really got under his (her) skin.

19 hours ago, timendres said:

Elephants are wonderful creatures. It is easy to forget how powerful they are.

no, it really isnt.