Organ and stomach samples collected from bull elephant found dead in Kinabatangan River
ORGAN and stomach content samples from a male elephant found dead in the Kinabatangan River have been sent for laboratory analysis to determine the precise cause of death Sabah Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin stated tha...
The Sabah Wildlife Department performed a post-mortem examination on a male elephant found deceased in the Kinabatangan River. The samples collected included organs and stomach contents, sent to labs for cause of death analysis. Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin disclosed that examinations revealed several injuries on the carcass and missing tusks.
At present, the exact cause of death remains undetermined, leaving the wildlife department to investigate all aspects including the missing tusks. Jafry directed the ministry to conduct a thorough inquiry, stressing they would not speculate on injuries, missing tusks, or cause of death until empirical evidence is presented. The elephant, estimated to be 14-18 years old, was discovered near Angco Jaya Estate and Lot 4 of the Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary.
It drifted downstream from its original location before being towed to the riverbank for examination. Jafry urged the public to provide any relevant information to assist the investigation, emphasizing the seriousness of the incident and potential human involvement or wildlife protection law violations.
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