Police warn of elephant danger after man found dead in Gua Musang plantation

GUA MUSANG, May 14 — A 55-year-old man was found dead today, believed to have been attacked by a herd of wild elephants near a riverbank close to a rubber plantation along Jalan Ladang Serasa here.

Gua Musang police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo said police received a report on the discovery of the victim’s body at 11.38am.

He said a police team from the Paloh 2 police station was dispatched to the scene to conduct investigations.

“They found elephant footprints and dung around the location, strengthening the possibility that the victim was attacked by the wild animals.

“Preliminary checks also found no criminal elements involved in the incident, while the victim’s body has been sent to Gua Musang Hospital for a post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death,” he said in a statement today.

Following the incident, Sik advised the public, especially residents living near forest and plantation areas, to remain vigilant.

“The public is advised to avoid entering high-risk areas identified as wildlife habitats, particularly those frequented by elephants,” he said. — Bernama