Elephant Safety Concerns

Flash floods in northern Thailand's Chiang Mai Province have claimed the life of another elephant, reigniting concerns about animal welfare and disaster preparedness in the region's elephant camps.

The latest casualty, a 70-year-old elephant named Tamon, died from shock and stress five days after being rescued from rising floodwaters in Mae Taeng district, according to its owner.

This incident follows the deaths of two elephants from the Save Elephant Foundation, one of Thailand’s largest sanctuaries, which were swept away during evacuation efforts last week.The Save Elephant Foundation cremated the remains of its own lost elephants to minimize environmental impact.