JERANTUT: The carcass of a wild elephant was discovered floating in Sungai Pahang near Lubuk Penor, Kampung Besul here yesterday.
The remains of the adult mammal was spotted by fisherman Azman Yusoff, 54, who was casting a fishing net, at the river about 6pm.
"I was travelling on my boat between Kampung Besul and Kampung Pulau Mansok to cast my fishing net when I spotted a huge object floating. I assumed it was a piece of log.
"I found the size and shape of the object a little strange and went closer to inspect. Once a few metres away, I was surprised to find it was the carcass of an elephant.
"Since there was a lot of wood debris floating along the river, I decided to leave the carcass in the river," he said when contacted.
Azman said he believed the animal might have slipped and fallen into the river before it was swept away by the strong river currents.