LOEI, Thailand: A national park in northern Thailand was temporarily closed from Friday ( Dec 13 ) after a wild elephant killed a 49-year-old Thai woman this week.
The first fatal elephant assault occurred on Wednesday at Loei, in the north-eastern state of Phu Kradueng National Park, about an eight-hour push from Bangkok.  ,
According to local authorities,” This is the first recorded event of an elephant strike on a holiday in this area,” according to local news outlet Khaosod English.
The nationwide park announced in a Facebook post on Thursday night that wild animals had been spotted on travellers ‘ lines and that it was partially closing all tourist destinations and shelters in the area to ensure safety and prevent potential property damage. An region at the valley remains open to travelers, it said.
The target, identified as Jeeranun, was from Chachoengsao territory in eastern Bangkok.  ,
Apparently, Jeeranun was hiking with a companion on a path that led to the Phen Phop Mai Waterfall from her camp.  ,
The rhinoceros attacked the woman half, according to Pattaya Mail. Around 9.47 a.m. on Wednesday, witnesses called the plaza soldiers, who discovered Jeeranun useless when they arrived.
Park officials claimed the attack took place in a remote location where wild animals frequently forage for food. There are a number of notice symptoms that advise people to stay away from the place, they said.
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation ( DNP ) put in place several safety measures following the incident, including the temporary closure of all trails leading to the waterfall attractions and the closure of all trails where wild elephants have been spotted.  ,
Initial access to regular nature trails was maintained, but Phu Kradueng was temporarily closed after it became clear that animals were still roaming around the strike site.
Phu Kradueng National Park stated in its Instagram post that it would refund all bills and coordinate direct contact with affected readers, including those who have previously reserved a room.
Before notice will be provided on the park’s Facebook page and the park will resume “once the scenario returns to normal.”  ,
According to the park’s Facebook post,” (DNP ) has coordinated with the Wildlife Research and Veterinary Centre to look into the condition of the wild elephant ( which killed the woman ),” adding that it is unusual for elephants to appear during the day.
According to The Nation, authorities are constantly preventing the elephant from approaching crowded areas.
According to Bangkok Post, over 700 visitors were told to leave the hill on Thursday.