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Elephant Attacks Handler, Destroys Cars; Suspected Anger Over Mating Rush

Elephant Attacks Handler, Destroys Cars; Suspected Anger Over Mating Rush

Matichon•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

A 19-year-old elephant named Phetuthai attacked its 35-year-old owner, causing severe injuries, and destroyed two Isuzu vehicles after reportedly becoming agitated during a mating attempt urged by the owner.

  • •A young elephant, Phetuthai, attacked its owner, Mr. Somporn, and destroyed two vehicles.
  • •The incident occurred in Ban Non That, Moo 6, Tambon Tha Muang, Amphoe Suek, Buriram Province.
  • •The elephant's aggression is suspected to be due to the owner rushing the mating process with a female elephant.

Overview

  • •On February 16, rescue volunteers responded to reports of an elephant attacking a handler and villagers.
  • •The elephant, Phetuthai, destroyed two Isuzu vehicles, a white MU-X and a green pickup truck, causing significant damage.
  • •Mr. Somporn, the 35-year-old owner of Phetuthai, was severely injured with a punctured lung and taken to the hospital.
  • •Officials from the Surin Elephant Study Center attempted to sedate the elephant, taking over 2 hours to subdue it.
  • •Phetuthai is believed to have become agitated because its owner, Mr. Somporn, was rushing the mating process with a female elephant.
  • •The elephant may have also acted out of possessiveness towards the female elephant.
  • •In addition to the two cars, five rural road signposts were also damaged by the elephant.
  • •The female elephant was reportedly hired for mating by its owner in the village from Phetuthai.

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Key Entities

Person

Phetuthai(เพชรอุทัย)
The 19-year-old male elephant that attacked its owner and destroyed vehicles.
Mr. Somporn(นายสมพร)
The 35-year-old owner of the elephant Phetuthai, who was critically injured during the incident.
Mr. Uthai Yeeram(นายอุทัย ยีรัมย์)
The village headman of Tambon Tha Muang who provided context about the mating arrangements.
Mr. Natthaphon(นายณัฐพล)
A local resident who witnessed the incident and offered a perspective on the elephant's stress.

Organization

Wang Krood Rescue Unit(หน่วยกู้ภัยวังกรูด)
The rescue team that responded to the elephant attack.
Surin Elephant Study Center, Thai Elephant Conservation Project(สถานพยาบาลช้าง โครงการคชอาณาจักร จังหวัดสุรินทร์)
The organization that provided assistance in subduing the elephant.

Place

Ban Non That, Moo 6, Tambon Tha Muang, Amphoe Suek, Buriram Province(บ้านโนนธาตุ ม.6 ต.ท่าม่วง อ.สตึก จ.บุรีรัมย์)
The location where the elephant attack and destruction of property occurred.