Thailand: Wild elephant electrocuted, lying on the ground, urinating uncontrollably

(Dan Tri) - The male elephant was found suffering from diarrhea, uncontrolled urination, and falling to the ground. It is likely that the animal collided with a high-voltage electric fence in Thailand and was electrocuted.

Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation said on October 4 that the cause of an injured and weakened adult male elephant, found in Khao Yai National Park, was due to a collision with a high-voltage electric fence, leading to electrocution.

Veterinarians were urgently dispatched to examine the elephant after it was discovered in Pong Talong commune, Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima province on October 3. The animal was lying on its side with a deep laceration to the tip of its trunk, along with symptoms of incontinence and diarrhea.

The elephant was electrocuted and fell to the ground, suffering from uncontrolled diarrhea (Photo: Bangkok Post).

Ms. Veeraya Ochakul, Head of Animal Conservation Department of Conservation Area Management Office No. 1, said that initial examination results showed that the elephant showed signs of being electrocuted. Most likely, it accidentally collided with a high-voltage electric fence.

This fence was probably built by local farmers to protect their fields from wild animals.

According to the latest report, the elephant was able to stand up and is in the process of recovering its health.

Once stabilized, the elephant will be returned to a safe area inside Khao Yai National Park, officials said.

The national park is home to many wild elephants, part of a diverse ecosystem with other rare animals such as black bears, bison and gibbons.

Here, visitors have the opportunity to observe elephants living in their natural environment, although their condition is facing many challenges due to farmers' encroachment on cultivated land, which has narrowed their environment.

The best time of year to visit this place is the dry season, from October to April every year. The weather is mild, cool, dry, no rain, suitable for outdoor excursions. The entrance fee is 400 baht (326,000 VND) for adults and 200 baht for children (164,000 VND).

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