TAWAU: A couple sustained serious injuries when they were attacked by an elephant at the Brumas estate area here, on Wednesday.
In the 6.15am incident, Santoko Satria, 44, and his wife Susie Sudirman were on their way to work at a timber plantation when they came in contact with the elephant.
District police chief Assistant Commissioner Fadil Marsus said the animal suddenly went berserk and began chasing the couple.
"It attacked them with its trunk, tossing them in the air, causing them to land hard on the ground.
"The wild elephant then chased and trampled the woman before fleeing into the forest."
He said the woman sustained serious bodily and face injuries. Both victims were brought to the district hospital for treatment.