An elephant trampled its owner to death yesterday in Mondulkiri province while it was being used to carry foreigners on forest trips. Churng Tiem, 45, a member of the Pnong hill tribe who lived in Putang village, was stomped to death near the Oromis resort about five kilometers from the provincial town of Senmonorom.
 

Provincial police chief Touch Yorn said it was the elephant mating season and the bull elephant may have become angry with its owner. The incident happened in the afternoon when the elephant was being used to carry foreign backpackers to the resort.
 

“A report said that a rampaging elephant trampled Mr. Teim to death and it ran off into the jungle shortly after the attack,” Brigadier General Yorn said. No one was injured. Brig. Gen. Yorn said the elephant was still in the forest and villagers feared it would come back.

 

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I don't understand why male elephants that are used in the tourist industry are not castrated. Only a few bulls are needed for breeding and it has been shown many times that when and elephant comes into musth he can be extremely dangerous.

Edited April 6, 20179 yr by Saan

Are you aware of the location of a male elephant's testicles? Castration is not that easy! 

10 hours ago, kokopelli said:

Are you aware of the location of a male elephant's testicles? Castration is not that easy! 

I see now. They are certainly tucked well away. Not a bad idea if wishing to avoid a kick in the gonads.