State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said state Wildlife Department investigations indicated that the herd was possibly heading towards food sources in the area as fresh oil palm chipping operations were ongoing at the time.
In the 7.30am incident on Friday, the victim - Syamsiah Arsyad, 67, and her husband Tahir Saleh, 63, were on a motorcycle riding past Dumpas Estate under Sabah Softwood when an adult elephant suddenly charged at them. As an effort to reduce conflict, Jafry said that the estate management would put more warning signs to inform the public of the elephant corridor to ensure that its staff and public entering the area remain cautious.
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