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Sabah probes death of tusked elephant found in Kinabatangan
Wildlife authorities in Sabah are investigating the mysterious death of an elephant discovered in the Kinabatangan area, with the animal's tusks missing and the cause of death still undetermined. Laboratory results are pending to establish what led to the pachyderm's demise.
LSN Malaysia ·
KOTA KINABALU — The Sabah Wildlife Department has launched a full investigation into the death of an elephant found in Kinabatangan, with initial findings raising questions about potential foul play. The carcass was discovered with both tusks removed, prompting concerns among conservation officials. No immediate cause of death has been established, and authorities have sent samples for laboratory analysis to determine whether the animal died from natural causes or other circumstances. The investigation comes at a time of heightened concern over elephant populations in Sabah, where human-wildlife conflict and poaching remain persistent challenges. The department said it would release findings once laboratory results are completed, which could take several weeks to process.