Sumatran Elephants Vanish from South Sumatra Lake, Locals Puzzled
Sumatran elephants, once frequent visitors to Danau Deduhuk in South Sumatra, have not been seen in the area for the past 20 years. Local residents are perplexed by their disappearance, as there have been no direct conflicts with the animals.
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