(Photo supplied)SA KAEO - A wild elephant known as Si Daw Kaew has been captured and relocated from Wang Nam Yen district in this northeastern province to an elephant behaviour modification facility, in a move aimed at reducing human-elephant conflict and improving community safety. Si Daw Kaew, a male elephant aged 30-35, was located at 4.50pm. The convoy stopped at a weighing point at 1.10am on Thursday, where Si Daw Kaew was found to weigh 5,630 kilogrammes. “Si Daw Kaew had entered residential areas, damaged property and raided plantations and barns,” Mr Arun said. Mr Arun thanked residents for their cooperation, and said people wishing to visit wild elephants can contact the Chong Klam Bon Wildlife Breeding Station directly.
