Pregnant woman trampled to death by wild elephants in Indonesia while protecting her plantation. Authorities investigate
A pregnant woman tragically lost her life after being trampled by wild elephants in South Sumatra, Indonesia.
The woman, Karsini, was attempting to protect her family's rubber plantation from the elephants when they charged at her.
Despite efforts to scare the herd away by making loud noises, the elephants attacked, resulting in her death.
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The incident occurred in Muara Lakitan, an area known for frequent human-elephant encounters.
Local authorities warned residents to avoid confronting wild elephants as such situations have been increasing in frequency.
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A team from the Natural Resources Conservation Agency has been dispatched to investigate the incident. (NAN)
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