Police in Cu Jut District in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong are investigating the recent death of a 40-year-old elephant in a local forest.

In December every year, elephants are often found at Cu Jut forests 

According to the initial information, while going on a patrol on February 15, forest rangers of Cu Jut District found the elephant dead at the forest area in Dak Wil Commune. 

The elephant was defined to be male and around 40 years old. After that the elephant body was handed over to Dak Wil Forestry Ltd. Co. for being preserved.

Local authorities have not yet detected any injuries or signal to show it was trapped or hunted. The local police are investing the death cause.

In December every year, elephants are often found at Cu Jut forests. The elephants, which are said to come from York Don National Park in Dak Lak Province or from Cambodia, often seek food.

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