- A 69-year-old man was killed after being trampled by a wild elephant at a palm oil plantation in Lahad Datu, eastern Sabah, Malaysia.
- The incident occurred on 12 April around 2.00pm local time, as the man and his 38-year-old son were preparing to leave the plantation.
- The victim did not have time to escape the attack, and his son attempted to distract the elephant before it moved away.
- The son rushed his father to hospital, but he was pronounced dead on arrival, with a preliminary examination revealing a broken leg and fractured ribs.
- Authorities have classified the case as a sudden death and urged the public in the Tungku area to remain vigilant due to the presence of wild elephants.
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