Guest guest Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 2007/05/27-New Straits Times Elephant hit by train breaks legs, lands in ravine By : Junita Mat Rashid SEGAMAT: An elephant crossing a railway line in Bekok early yesterday sustained two broken hind legs when it was hit by a train. The impact of the collision flung the animal, believed to be 10 years old and weighing about a tonne, into a 15m ravine near the tracks. Wildlife and National Parks Department officers and doctors from the Veterinary Services Department were trying to save the elephant, which was reported to be in critical condition. It is understood it would be put to sleep if efforts to save it failed. The train, which started its journey from Kuala Lumpur, was heading for Singapore when the incident happened at 4.50am. The driver lodged a report at the Paloh police station near Yong Peng at 7am. None of the train passengers were hurt in the incident, which attracted the attention of many, some of whom were feeding sugarcane to the elephant. The animal is said to have come from a herd living in a nearby jungle. Following reports of wild animals crossing the tracks, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd drivers have been told to slow down when passing the area. Elephants have been spotted frequently crossing the tracks between Labis and Bekok. On Nov 2, 2004, two 4.5 tonne female elephants died while another was injured when they were hit by a train near Labis. Three elephants, including a calf, escaped unscathed in the 7pm incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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