Heartbreaking Loss on the Highway: Elephant Calf Killed, Mother Refuses to Leave
A tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of May 11 along the Gerik-Jeli Highway in Perak, Malaysia, when a young elephant was fatally struck by a truck. The impact of the collision pinned the five-year-old male elephant under the vehicle.
According to reports from Malaysian media, the crash occurred at around 2:50 a.m. The truck driver was unable to avoid the calf, which had suddenly run onto the road. Sadly, the young elephant did not survive.
What followed was a deeply moving moment. The calf’s mother, desperate and visibly distressed, attempted to push the lorry off her baby. Her efforts were in vain. Still, she remained next to the body of her calf for more than five hours.
“Despite this, the mother refused to leave the calf’s side for over five hours.”
This scene, captured and shared on social media, drew widespread attention and sorrow, especially as the incident coincided with Mother’s Day.
Eventually, wildlife officials had no choice but to sedate the grieving mother in order to safely escort her away from the road. The calf’s body was later removed and prepared for burial.
“Eventually, officials had to sedate the mother and safely escorted her away.”
The event has prompted an emotional response online, with many expressing sympathy for the mother elephant’s heartbreaking vigil.
Sources: Images and coverage were provided by Facebook users and Oriental Daily News.
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