LENGGONG: The state Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) has successfully relocated one of two wild elephants which were captured at Kampung Luak near here last week.
The pachyderm was relocated to an undisclosed location in Royal Belum State Park today.
Perhilitan director Rozidan Mohd Yasin said the department began tracking the elephants last week following complaints by villagers.
“We brought in two female elephants to guide it into a lorry before moving them," he said.
A total of 20 officers, including those from Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, were involved in the three-hour relocation process that began at 10am.
“The duo are believed to be between 15 and 20 years old. They were part of a 12-member herd, which had been sighted roaming in the nearby Piah Forest Reserve,” he said after the relocation process here.
He said another elephant, which was a bit aggressive, would be relocated on Saturday.