Elephant that alarmed villagers captured in Malaysia

A wild elephant that had been causing distress to residents in Kampung Pengkalan Gelugor, Jeram Manir, Malaysia, has been safely captured by the Terengganu Wildlife Protection and National Parks Department (Perhilitan).

The elephant's presence had raised safety concerns among the local community and led to damage to crops and property. Perhilitan received a report about the elephant on Tuesday night, prompting the deployment of 12 members from their Elephant Capture Unit (UTG) to the location.

"Considering the safety of the villagers and the current situation, tranquilization was carried out before the elephant was captured in Kampung Banggol Peradong and tethered last night," stated Dennis Ten Choon Yung, Director of Perhilitan Terengganu. He added that the elephant is female and measures approximately 16 inches across its footprint.

Initial observations indicate that the wild elephant is in stable health. The capture operation aimed to mitigate the risks posed by the animal to the public and prevent further damage to the area.

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Considering the safety of the villagers and the current situation, tranquilization was carried out before the elephant was captured in Kampung Banggol Peradong and tethered last night.