Wild elephant threat forces 11 schools to close in Aceh
Human-elephant encounters in Bener Meriah have resulted in multiple fatalities over the past decade. The most recent fatal incident occurred in February, when a farmer was trampled to death by an elephant while trying to drive it away from his farmland.
Elephant invasion forces 11 Acehnese schools to close temporarily. Over the past decade, human-elephant encounters have led to fatalities in Bener Meriah. Recent incident: farmer killed by elephant in February. Wild elephants have been roaming the area, endangering students and residents. Temporary closure began Thursday and will continue until safety is ensured.
Acting head of Communications and Information Agency emphasized protecting children and teachers. Local administration stresses children's safety is paramount. Authorities urge vigilance and keeping children away from elephant-heavy zones. Elephant sightings near schools reported; some enter compounds under cloudy skies.
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