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Buffalo attack injures 4 in Dak Lak, animal tranquilized

Buffalo attack injures 4 in Dak Lak, animal tranquilized

From Thanh Niên · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Local authorities in Ea Rốk, Đắk Lắk, successfully tranquilized a female buffalo that attacked four people.
  • The incident occurred on June 2 when the buffalo exhibited unusual behavior, causing injuries and disrupting local life.
  • Three of the four injured individuals have been discharged from the hospital, while one remains under treatment.

A female buffalo that attacked four people in Ea Rốk commune, Đắk Lắk province, has been successfully subdued by local authorities. The incident, which occurred on the morning of June 2, saw the animal exhibit erratic behavior, leading to injuries among four residents and causing distress within the community.

Following the report, authorities collaborated with the Provincial Center for Elephant Conservation, Animal Rescue, and Forest Management, along with the Ea Súp Area 3 Defense Command. They developed a plan to safely contain the aggressive buffalo.

Specialized tranquilizer equipment was deployed by staff from the Provincial Center for Elephant Conservation, Animal Rescue, and Forest Management. The tranquilizer gun successfully subdued the distressed animal, which was then handed back to its owner.

The exact cause of the buffalo's unusual behavior is currently under investigation by relevant authorities. Of the four individuals hospitalized, three have since been released, with one still receiving medical care.

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Originally published by Thanh Niên in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.