Baby elephant loses foot due to irresponsible trap (Lahad Datu, Malaysia)
The Sun Daily
June 21, 2022
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A baby elephant lost its right foot to amputation after suffering severe
injuries from a rope trap set by irresponsible parties, said Sabah Tourism,
Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin.
He said the Sabah Wildlife Department received information from the public
about the condition of the female baby elephant at FELDA Sahabat 5, Tungku
near here on Saturday (June 18) after which the department’s rescue team
managed to track it down.
“To prevent its leg tissue from becoming more severe and dysfunctional, the
elephant’s foot had to be amputated by the veterinary officer,“ he said in
a statement today.
He said the situation left the mammal disabled and she would not be able to
live independently with her herd.
Meanwhile, Jafry said the Sabah Wildlife Department is offering an RM5,000
reward for anyone who could provide information about the trap and the
party responsible, adding that the informer’s identity would remain
confidential.
Members of the public with information regarding the incident may call the
department at the number 016-8109901.
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