Cambodia Authorities Urge Caution in Forests After Elephant Attack Kills Child
An incident in Cambodia's Preah Vihear province, where a herd of elephants attacked a temporary shelter, resulted in the death of an 11-year-old boy. The Ministry of Environment has urged residents to temporarily refrain from entering deep forests or camping.
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