Picture courtesy of Workpoint.

 

Authorities are investigating the mysterious death of a male wild elephant found in Kui Buri National Park, located in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. The animal, which still had its tusks intact, is believed to have died within the past two days.

 

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation reported that Mr. Anuchart Aatchahan, head of Kui Buri National Park, was alerted to the discovery on the evening of 17 May at around 21:00. The carcass was found lying at the forest’s edge near a pineapple plantation owned by a local resident in Moo 7, Ban Ruam Thai, Haad Kham Subdistrict, Kui Buri District.

 

The dead elephant was first spotted by the park’s elephant patrol unit during a routine patrol. It was found lying on its side near the park boundary.

 

Park officials quickly coordinated with a veterinary team to conduct a detailed necropsy on 18 May to determine the precise cause of death. Investigators from Ban Yang Chum Police Station were also called to the scene to collect forensic evidence and participate in the investigation.

 

Mr. Anuchart confirmed that the elephant was an adult male and showed no immediate signs of poaching, as its tusks remained intact. However, the park is awaiting the results of the post-mortem examination and police inquiry to confirm whether foul play or natural causes were involved.

 

Kui Buri National Park officials have pledged to monitor the situation closely and will provide further updates to the public as more information becomes available.

 

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges of wildlife conservation in areas where protected forests border agricultural land, often leading to conflicts between humans and elephants.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-05-19.

 

 

 

This bull was seperated from its herd. I saw it 3 weeks ago, roaming around all alone. Very sad to read this.