{
  "id": 9592651,
  "title": "Wild gaur charges Buriram man while searching for mushrooms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/wild-gaur-charges-buriram-man-while-searching-for-mushrooms",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T06:32:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Thaiger",
    "slug": "the-thaiger",
    "url": "https://thethaiger.com/news/national/mushroom-picker-attacked-by-gaur-in-buriram-wildlife-sanctuary"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Thai man named Jai, 56, sustained injuries after being attacked by a wild gaur while foraging for mushrooms in Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary in Buriram province on Tuesday, September 22. His wife, Kanokphan, 46, recounted the incident to wildlife sanctuary chief Somsuan Raksat the following day, September 23, at Nang Rong Hospital. Jai suffered fractures in his left leg, a broken rib, a fractured pelvis, and bruising to his nose. The couple had entered the sanctuary to look for mushrooms separately before her husband cried for help. Kanokphan threw firecrackers to scare away the gaur, which then attacked her husband. She alerted sanctuary rangers, who helped carry Jai out of the forest. The incident frightened her and she vowed not to return to the forest for mushroom hunting. The sanctuary is known for hosting various wild animals, including gaur and elephants, and frequent encounters between wildlife and villagers are reported. In response to the attack, the sanctuary installed warning signs and requested village leaders to broadcast warnings over local loudspeakers. They advised residents to avoid foraging in areas inhabited by wild animals.",
  "summary": "A Thai man was injured after being attacked by a wild gaur while picking mushrooms in Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary in Pakham district, Buriram province, on Tuesday, September 22. Wildlife sanctuary chief Somsuan Raksat visited 56 year old victim, Jai, at Nang Rong Hospital in Pakham district yesterday, September 23, following the attack. Jai’s wife, … The story Wild gaur charges Buriram man while…",
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}