GERIK: Another encounter involving a wild elephant has raised fresh concerns over road safety in Gerik after a 30-year-old Orang Asli man was injured in an attack at the Air Banun Resettlement Scheme.
The incident occurred at about 9.30am when the victim was riding a motorcycle with a friend to gather forest produce. A wild elephant was spotted near the roadside, prompting an attempt to stop and avoid danger.
However, the elephant charged and pulled the victim, causing him to fall into a ravine. The victim suffered facial injuries and body aches and was sent to Taiping Hospital for treatment.
Police said the area is a known wildlife crossing zone and warned motorists to remain vigilant at all times.
The attack follows a similar incident on December 10, when a motorcyclist was injured after colliding with a wild elephant along the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway.
Authorities continue to urge road users to slow down, remain alert, and avoid stopping near wildlife to prevent further incidents.