Pregnant Woman Trampled to Death by Wild Elephants in Sumatra
A pregnant woman, identified as Karsini, lost her life after being trampled by a herd of wild elephants on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, local police confirmed on Tuesday.
The tragic incident occurred in the Muara Lakitan district of South Sumatra on Sunday. Karsini was attempting to protect her family’s rubber plantation from the elephants when they suddenly charged at her, according to local police chief Muhammad Karim.
“The victim tried to scare the elephants away by banging on two jerry cans to make a loud noise, but instead of fleeing, the herd charged at her, leading to her death,” Karim said.
Sumatra is known for its large population of wild elephants, which frequently roam in herds as large as 100. Encounters between humans and these elephants have become increasingly common, with reports of the animals damaging crops and homes every few months. However, fatalities remain rare.
“This is the most severe incident we’ve seen so far,” Karim said, urging locals to avoid confronting the elephants if they come across them.
Following the tragedy, the government-run Natural Resources Conservation Agency dispatched a team to investigate the situation.
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