Wild elephant's death during translocation sparks probeListen to this articleOfficials of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation check on Seedor Hu Pub, a wild elephant who died while being relocated from Khon Kaen to Loei on Tuesday night. (Photo: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation)An investigation is continuing into the death of a wild elephant during its translocation on Tuesday night as public mourning expressed concern over the well-being of wild animals. Based on preliminary assessments, aspiration of food was believed to be the cause of death, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation reported on Wednesday, adding that a detailed necropsy would also be performed. The deceased male elephant, Seedor Hu Pub, was about 15-20 years old and originally inhabited the Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary in Loei province. Despite careful planning, Seedor Hu Pub experienced a sudden physiological crisis after the move began at 10.50pm.

Source: Bangkok Post February 04, 2026 16:06 UTC