Elephant rescued from reservoir in Chumphon's Phato district

Wild Elephant Rescued from Farm Pond in Chumphon Province

Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A rescue operation unfolded in the hills of Chumphon, when a wild elephant became trapped in a large agricultural reservoir. The 40-year-old bull elephant, known to locals as “Jao Duan Hoo Dang” or “Plai Rungthiwa,” was successfully helped out of the eight-metre-deep water after an hours-long effort by wildlife officers and local authorities. The incident occurred in Moo 5, Phra Rak Subdistrict, Phato Distric…

Elephant rescued from reservoir in Chumphon's Phato district

Elephant rescued from reservoir in Chumphon’s Phato districtLegacyOn July 19, a male elephant named Duang Hu Dang was rescued from a water reservoir in a local garden in Phato district, Chumphon province. The elephant, known for its distinctive ear markings, was assisted by local administrative officers and wildlife sanctuary officials before returning safely to the forest. The incident came to light when Phato district chief was informed by the…