Elephant death investigation report disputed

Officials of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation check on Seedor Hupab, a wild elephant that died while being relocated from Khon Kaen to Loei on Feb 3. (Photo: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation)

Forestry officials are questioning the environment ministry's investigation into the death of the wild elephant Seedor Hu Pab, claiming that its conclusions contradict scientific findings previously reached by wildlife specialists.

A fact-finding committee set up by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment announced on Wednesday that officials responsible for capturing and relocating the elephant had acted negligently during the operation.