Wild Elephant Attack Leaves Local Man Seriously Injured in Nakhon Nayok GeorgeAlbert, Asean Now September 6, 2024 See link <https://aseannow.com/topic/1337548-wild-elephant-attack-leaves-local-man-seriously-injured-in-nakhon-nayok/#google_vignette> for photo. A 58-year-old man is in critical condition after being attacked by a wild elephant in the Sarika subdistrict of Nakhon Nayok province late night, on September 6. The incident took place near a small alley adjacent to Wat Tamnak in Mueang Nakhon Nayok, as the man was standing in front of his house when he unexpectedly encountered the elephant. The Rescue Unit from Ruamkatanyu Foundation’s Sarika division responded swiftly after receiving an emergency call about the attack. The injured man, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, was immediately rushed to Nakhon Nayok Hospital, where he is receiving urgent medical care. According to initial reports, the wild elephant is a new arrival in the area and is known for its aggressive behavior. The animal had wandered into the residential community, posing a serious threat to local residents. As the victim tried to flee from the charging elephant, he fell, and the elephant attacked him, leaving him with severe injuries. Officials from the Department of National Parks, along with the Sarika elephant response team, have been monitoring the situation closely and are actively working to push the elephant back into the wild, away from populated areas. The authorities have confirmed that the elephant is unfamiliar to the local area and exhibits particularly dangerous behavior. Wild elephant encounters in rural areas have become increasingly common in recent years due to habitat encroachment and food shortages in forested areas. As elephants lose access to their natural food sources, they often venture closer to human settlements in search of food, leading to dangerous interactions like this one. Local officials are working with the Department of National Parks to ensure the safety of residents while formulating long-term strategies to manage the growing problem of human-elephant conflict. Residents in the Sarika area are being urged to report any sightings of wild elephants to authorities immediately and to avoid traveling alone, particularly in areas near the forest edge where elephant activity is more likely. https://aseannow.com/topic/1337548-wild-elephant-attack-leaves-local-man-seriously-injured-in-nakhon-nayok/#google_vignette