Parks and wildlife officials faulted in elephant death

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)

An investigation has found that wildlife officials acted negligently in the relocation of the wild elephant Seedor Hupab, whose death earlier this year sparked public controversy.

Disciplinary action against those responsible has been recommended, along with an order for compensation, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment said on Wednesday.