Man Killed by Wild Elephant in Palm Plantation Incident

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A incident occurred in Khao Sam Roi Yot District, when a 67-year-old man was fatally crushed by a wild elephant while inspecting his palm plantation.

 

On February 11, Anuchat Atthahan, the head of Kui Buri National Park, confirmed the death of Chaliyo from Sam Roi Yot District, who was found lying on his back with severe injuries after being trampled by an elephant. The attack took place outside the boundaries of Kui Buri National Park, at a palm plantation in Ban Lak Lor, Sao Lai Subdistrict, Prachuap Khiri Khan.

 

Officials were alerted to the situation when a report from the park’s patrol unit indicated a fatal elephant attack. Upon arriving at the scene, officers and emergency services found the man’s body with substantial injuries to his chest, head, and left hip. Traces of elephant tracks were found scattered throughout the plantation, confirming the involvement of the wild animal.

 

The man had reportedly gone into the plantation to check on its condition when he unexpectedly encountered the elephant, which had entered the area to forage. He was unable to flee in time, resulting in the fatal attack.

 

The authorities are now investigating the incident further, and the body was transported to “ for a formal examination. Local officials have expressed their condolences, while wildlife authorities are continuing to monitor the area for any additional encounters between humans and elephants.

 

This incident highlights ongoing challenges with wild elephant populations and their interactions with local communities in the region.

 

-- 2025-02-12

 

 

[flyingtlger]

I wonder if the elephant was in heat?

[newbee2022]

On 2/12/2025 at 5:16 AM, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture from responders.

 

A incident occurred in Khao Sam Roi Yot District, when a 67-year-old man was fatally crushed by a wild elephant while inspecting his palm plantation.

 

On February 11, Anuchat Atthahan, the head of Kui Buri National Park, confirmed the death of Chaliyo from Sam Roi Yot District, who was found lying on his back with severe injuries after being trampled by an elephant. The attack took place outside the boundaries of Kui Buri National Park, at a palm plantation in Ban Lak Lor, Sao Lai Subdistrict, Prachuap Khiri Khan.

 

 

Officials were alerted to the situation when a report from the park’s patrol unit indicated a fatal elephant attack. Upon arriving at the scene, officers and emergency services found the man’s body with substantial injuries to his chest, head, and left hip. Traces of elephant tracks were found scattered throughout the plantation, confirming the involvement of the wild animal.

 

The man had reportedly gone into the plantation to check on its condition when he unexpectedly encountered the elephant, which had entered the area to forage. He was unable to flee in time, resulting in the fatal attack.

 

The authorities are now investigating the incident further, and the body was transported to “ for a formal examination. Local officials have expressed their condolences, while wildlife authorities are continuing to monitor the area for any additional encounters between humans and elephants.

 

This incident highlights ongoing challenges with wild elephant populations and their interactions with local communities in the region.

 

 

-- 2025-02-12

 

 

It was the elephant's area beforr

[PETERTHEEATER]

Judging from the number of people photographing the scene social media can expect gory details. 🙄

[Thingamabob]

Too many people occupying areas where elephants were once free to roam. In this particular case I am not convinced by the report that an elephant was responsible for the man's death .

[soi3eddie]

Surely, if an elephant is charging, it should be possible to use a tree as an obstacle to stop it attacking. A human, should be more nimble than a multi tonne elephant. FWIW, I've never encountered a wild elephant intent on killing me but would think it easily evaded. I may be wrong. Anyone here had such an encounter first hand?

 

 

[Georgealbert]

18 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Too many people occupying areas where elephants were once free to roam. In this particular case I am not convinced by the report that an elephant was responsible for the man's death .

I had to censor the picture as the original is too graphic. Looking at the damage to the body and the trampled area around it, it looks likely that this was caused by an elephant.

[Nid_Noi]

3 hours ago, soi3eddie said:

Surely, if an elephant is charging, it should be possible to use a tree as an obstacle to stop it attacking. A human, should be more nimble than a multi tonne elephant. FWIW, I've never encountered a wild elephant intent on killing me but would think it easily evaded. I may be wrong. Anyone here had such an encounter first hand?

 

 

We have encountered wild elephants near Kui Buri and near Kaeng Krachan.

Once we were on foot taking pictures of the small herd. One elephant approached us showing his discontent. We retreated and he did not follow us.

Another time while driving one elephant came out of the bush and started walking towards us at a fast pace. We put the car in rear gear and backed-up. I had seen pictures of elephants sitting on car hoods and it's not pretty. A minute after we passed by another elephant who came out the bush with a bundle of bamboo sticks. This one did not mind our presence.

Anyway we have learned to give them the right of way whatever the side of the road they are on.