A female Sumatran elephant died in a river accident at Bali Zoo on December 16, 2024. Molly, aged 45, was swept away by strong currents during her daily routine walk. The incident occurred when a handler led Molly across the river to her play area. “Due to heavy rainfall, the river’s water level rose suddenly, creating a very strong current. In this situation, Molly lost her balance and was swept away,” said Emma Chandra, Bali Zoo spokeswoman. Local residents aided zoo staff in an overnight search operation. Search teams found Molly’s body at 6:30 am on December 17, 2024, in … Continue reading Critically Endangered Sumatran Elephant Dies in Bali Zoo River Accident