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The Thaiger – “Revealed: Cause of Death of Wild Elephant Sparks Public Outcry for Justice”

Article Summary:

Public outrage is escalating following the death of Phlai Sidor Hoo Phap, a wild elephant, during a relocation attempt in northeastern Thailand on February 3. The elephant collapsed about 10 kilometers into the journey from Khon Kaen to Loei, prompting calls for accountability from officials.

The elephant had been sedated by a team from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) when it suddenly collapsed. Following the incident, an internal investigation was launched to examine the handling of the relocation by the department.

While DNP officials asserted that preparations met international standards—employing appropriate anesthesia and monitoring vital signs—they acknowledged that the elephant experienced sudden physiological distress during transport. This has raised questions among critics and animal rights advocates regarding the procedures followed during the relocation process.

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Wild elephant’s cause of death revealed, public demands justice

Public anger is mounting after a wild elephant named Phlai Sidor Hoo Phap died during a relocation attempt in northeastern Thailand on February 3. The animal collapsed en route from Khon Kaen to Loei, and the public is calling for accountability from officials.

Around 10 kilometres into the journey, Phlai Sidor Hoo Phap collapsed, shortly after being sedated by a team from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).

Officials have since launched an internal investigation into the incident, while critics and animal rights advocates continue to question the department’s handling of the case.

Despite stating that preparations followed international standards, including appropriate anaesthesia dosage and real-time monitoring of vital signs, DNP officials noted that the elephant entered sudden physiological distress en route.

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