Elephant electrocuted near Phetchaburi national park

Young Elephant Electrocuted by Illegal Farmland Fence

Picture courtesy of Department of National Parks Facebook A young elephant was electrocuted by illegal fencing near Phetchaburi's Kaeng Krachan National Park, triggering an investigation by local authorities. The incident involved an 8 to 10-year-old elephant weighing around 2 tonnes, found dead on November 20. The illegal electric fence was installed by a farmer to protect crops, leading to the elephant's tragic demise. Local officials,…

Elephant electrocuted near Phetchaburi national park

Elephant electrocuted near Phetchaburi national parkLegacyA young wild elephant was electrocuted while foraging on farmland near Phetchaburi’s Kaeng Krachan National Park, prompting a full investigation. The incident occurred in the Pa Deng subdistrict of Phetchaburi’s Kaeng Krachan district, where a farmer had installed illegal electric fencing to protect his crops. The elephant, estimated to be between eight and 10 years old and weighing aroun…