Elderly Man Severely Injured in Bear Attack in Prachinburi

[Georgealbert]

 

 

An incident occurred in Prachinburi province when a wild bear, believed to have wandered from Khao Yai National Park, attacked a 74-year-old man, leaving him severely injured.

 

At approximately 16:00 on November 19, local authorities in Muang Prachinburi District reported that Mr. Kao Butsri, a resident of Ban Noen Soong, Village 14, Nern Hom Subdistrict, was mauled by a bear while retrieving fish traps in a dense, swampy area near a water source. The attack left the elderly man with severe facial injuries, including deep lacerations down to the bone and damage to both eyes.

 

The incident occurred roughly five kilometres from the boundary of Khao Yai National Park, in an area with dense vegetation. Officials found traces indicating that the bear had been residing in the area for several days, feeding on wild taro and other plants.

 

The injured man was immediately transported to Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital for treatment. In response, the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) under Protected Area Administration Region 1 placed two traps in the area to capture the bear. Residents have been warned to avoid the vicinity, and local leaders, including village chiefs, have been instructed to maintain 24-hour vigilance.

 

At 19:30 Governor Veeraphan Dee-on of Prachinburi Province tasked Mrs. Malanee Jindarat, head of the Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM), along with representatives from the DWC and local officials, to visit the victim’s family at Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital. The team provided moral support and discussed safety measures to prevent further incidents.

 

Local authorities continue to monitor the area and work towards resolving the situation while ensuring the safety of residents.

 

Picture from responders.

-- 2024-11-20