Preah Vihear officials warn residents to avoid moving wild elephants
Keeping away can help protect residents and prevent people from frightening or blocking the elephants.
Tuesday 3 November · 18:01 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- A herd was reported moving from west of Kampak village toward Ouda village in Yang commune, Choam Khsant district. [1][2]
- Authorities advised residents to be alert when travelling or farming in areas the elephants may pass through. [1][2]
- People were told not to approach, chase, throw objects at, gather around or block the elephants, and to report sightings to local authorities. [1][2]
What happened
The Choam Khsant district administration in Preah Vihear province said a herd of wild elephants had been reported moving from west of Kampak village toward Ouda village in Yang commune. Local authorities, police, village security forces and specialists are monitoring the animals and sharing information about their location. Officials urged residents to keep their distance and report sightings rather than approach or disturb the herd.
Why it matters
Residents may encounter the elephants while travelling or farming, and officials say disturbing them could prompt a dangerous reaction. The reports give no information about injuries or damage.
Background
The district administration said its response aims to protect both residents and the wild elephants, and to help conserve wildlife.
Key terms
- Wildlife conservation
- Protecting wild animals and their natural surroundings.
Sources (2)
[1] Fresh News រដ្ឋបាលស្រុកជាំក្សាន្ត ខេត្តព្រះវិហារ អំពាវនាវឱ្យពលរដ្ឋប្រុងប្រយ័ត្ន ក្រោយមានសេចក្តីរាយការណ៍ពីសត្វដំរីព្រៃចល័ត ក្នុងភូមិសាស្ត្រឃុំយាង 3 Nov Read original [2] Kohsantepheap Daily ហាមទៅជិត ឬគប់ដុំថ្មឱ្យសោះ ! ហ្វូងដំរីព្រៃបង្ហាញខ្លួននៅខេត្តព្រះវិហារ អាជ្ញាធរចេញវិធានការជៀសវាងគ្រោះថ្នាក់មើលមិនឃើញ 3 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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