In the verdant heart of southern Thailand’s Surat Thani province, a tragic encounter unfurled amidst the serene backdrop of Thap Nok Forest. Serenity, however, was cruelly disrupted when a wild elephant crossed paths with a mother-son duo as they navigated the dense forestry on a motorcycle. The son, 37-year-old Nanthaphop, can recount the moment with clarity that chills: the sudden emergence of the elephant, the fierce attack that left his 63-year-old mother, Wanna, lifeless, and him injured. The dire call for assistance swiftly mobilized local authorities, including officers from Khirirat Nikhom Police Station, forest rangers, and the dedicated rescuers from the Kusol Sattha Foundation. Unfortunately, the treacherous terrain and a veil of dense greenery extended their journey, delayed by over five strenuous hours due to scant phone signals and obstructive pathways. Upon arrival, it was already too late for Wanna, but Nanthaphop, though injured, held on. Both were transported urgently…
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