“The vast majority of sanctuaries in Thailand, Sri Lanka ... It is still unknown why the elephant struck García, or how the sanctuary’s handlers treated the creature before the killing.

She walked in front of the elephant when it took one of its tusks and gored her to death, reported the Thai Examiner. She was rushed to a local hospital, where she later died from a head injury.

Her death has renewed concerns over Thailand's booming elephant tourism industry ... the dangers to both humans and animals alike." "Any 'sanctuary' that allows humans to touch, feed, bathe ...

A woman was killed by an elephant at a venue in Thailand touted as an ethical sanctuary, shining a light on the morality of tours that involve the animals.

The sanctuary declined to ... Wildlife and Plant Conservation. An elephant killed a 49-year-old woman at a national park in Loei province in northern Thailand last month. While encounters between ...

Jan. 8 (UPI) --Thai authorities arrested an elephant handler in the case of a 22-year-old Spanish tourist who died after being injured by an elephant at a sanctuary in the south of the country.

In the Myrtle Beach Safari, a bear named Baloo and a tiger named Shere Khan became friends in a rare way. Although they are natural enemies, they are often seen together, sharing meals and playing.

"The vast majority of sanctuaries in Thailand, Sri Lanka ... It is still unknown why the elephant struck García, or how the sanctuary's handlers treated the creature before the killing.

Officials in Thailand did not immediately respond ... A November 2024 post from the elephant sanctuary advertised private elephant care programs that include preparing food for the elephants ...

Thai police have charged a mahout after an elephant in his care killed a Spanish ... the dangers to both humans and animals alike." "Any 'sanctuary' that allows humans to touch, feed, bathe ...