Dugong Calf Dies on Ranong Beach; Autopsy Ordered

Thairath•Society•18d ago

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A young dugong found stranded at Laem Son Beach in Ranong has died, prompting an investigation into the cause of death.

•A male dugong calf died during treatment after being found stranded on Laem Son Beach in Ranong province.
•The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has ordered an urgent autopsy to determine the cause of death.
•The dugong calf was rescued by locals and park officials on July 5, 2026, and received intensive care.
•Despite efforts by veterinarians, the calf succumbed to shock, reportedly due to prolonged lack of food and dehydration.

•A male dugong calf, measuring 112 cm and weighing 25 kg, was found stranded on Laem Son Beach, Ranong.
•On July 5, 2026, local residents and officials rescued a stranded male dugong calf.
•The dugong calf was transferred to the Sirithan Marine Animal Rescue Center in Phuket for treatment.
•The dugong calf suffered from hypoglycemia and moderate to severe dehydration due to prolonged lack of food.
•The dugong calf experienced bloating due to accumulated gas in its digestive tract.
•Veterinarians attempted to revive the dugong calf after it went into shock and received adrenaline.
•The dugong calf ultimately died despite extensive efforts by the veterinary team.
•An autopsy is currently being performed to determine the exact cause of death, with findings to inform future conservation efforts.

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Laem Son Beach(หาดแหลมสน)

Location where the dugong calf was found stranded.

Ranong Province(จ.ระนอง)ℹ️

Province in Thailand where Laem Son Beach is located.

Laem Son National Park(อุทยานแห่งชาติแหลมสน)

National park that assisted in the rescue of the dugong calf.

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment(รมว.ทส.)

Official who ordered an urgent autopsy of the deceased dugong calf.

Suchart Chomklin(นายสุชาติ ชมกลิ่น)

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment who expressed condolences for the dugong calf's death.

Dr. Pinsak Suraswadi(ดร.ปิ่นสักก์ สุรัสวดี)

Director-General of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources who provided details on the dugong calf's case.

Department of Marine and Coastal Resources(กรมทรัพยากรทางทะเลและชายฝั่ง)

Government department responsible for marine conservation and animal rescue.

Sirithan Marine Animal Rescue Center(ศูนย์ช่วยชีวิตสัตว์ทะเลหายากสิรีธาร)

Center that provided intensive care and treatment for the rescued dugong calf.

Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Phuket Province(กรมทรัพยากรทางทะเลและชายฝั่ง จังหวัดภูเก็ต)

Regional branch of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources where the rescue center is located.

Upper Andaman Sea Marine and Coastal Resources Research Center(ศูนย์วิจัยทรัพยากรทางทะเลและชายฝั่งทะเลอันดามันตอนบน)

Research center that collaborated in the care of the dugong calf.