Wild elephant captured after roaming Terengganu villages since Friday
KUALA NERUS: Terengganu Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) rangers successfully captured a wild female elephant that had been trespassing in Kampung Jeram since Friday.
KUALA NERUS: Malaysian wildlife officials have successfully captured a wild female elephant that had been wandering through villages in Terengganu since Friday. State Perhilitan director Dennis Ten reported that the department's personnel captured the elephant, identified by a 16-inch footprint, around midnight on Saturday. The operation was initiated following multiple complaints on Friday about the elephant's presence in Kampung Jeram Hilir and Kampung Jeram Manir.
A team of 12 Perhilitan rangers was dispatched to locate and secure the animal after it was found within the village area. The elephant posed a significant safety threat to villagers, public, and their properties due to its roaming behavior and damage to crops. Tranquilization was administered, resulting in the elephant's safe capture.
Initial assessments indicated that the elephant was in stable and healthy condition. Perhilitan personnel are continuing to monitor the capture site and are working on preparations for the elephant's relocation. Authorities have advised the public to maintain a safe distance from the capture site, as noise and crowds could cause the animal considerable stress.
Perhilitan assured that the relocation efforts are ongoing and that the capture has restored safety to the community.
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