Dangerous Bull Elephant Charges Sugar Cane Workers in Prachuap
A dangerous male elephant from a wildlife sanctuary crossed five provinces and charged at sugar cane workers in Prachuap Khiri Khan, forcing them to flee, with authorities preparing an operation to drive the animal back to its protected are
Residents of Prachuap Khiri Khan province are on high alert after wildlife volunteers reported an emergency involving Sid Dor Honak, a large male elephant nicknamed "Lord Saiplor" from Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary in Chachoengsao. The aggressive animal crossed forest borders spanning five provinces and entered Prachuap in search of food. Volunteer Chatri Wongseree and sanctuary staff conducted a drone survey after residents reported spotting a large elephant grazing in a sugar cane plantation in Moo 7, Lat Thakian subdistrict, Kabinburi district. Drone footage confirmed it was indeed Sid Dor Honak, hiding in a vast sugar cane forest of over 1,000 acres adjacent to Highway 359, an area rich with cassava, corn, and water sources ideal for concealment and foraging. In a sudden incident, while workers were spraying fertilizer on the cane plants, the elephant became agitated and charged at the group without warning, forcing workers and villagers to accelerate their motorcycles and flee in all directions. Fortunately, no one was injured or killed. Officials and volunteers have established strict surveillance around the sugar cane plantation, expecting the elephant to move again in the evening, and are preparing a major operation to drive it back the following day. Sid Dor Honak is known for his aggressive nature and lack of fear toward humans, with a documented history of attacking and killing villagers and officials in sugar cane fields across multiple incidents.
