Save us or we'll have to harm elephant, say Orang Asli folk after fatal attack

Orang Asli villagers in Pahang living in fear of another fatal elephant attack may be forced to set a trap to protect themselves if authorities don't act fast against what appears to be a rampaging elephant on the move.

Kampung Tual village chief Yok Ek Cantan said Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) representatives had visited the village after a 15-year-old teenager was trampled to death on Monday, but have yet to take concrete action.

"Perhilitan rangers came to...