Sumatran Elephant Dies in Bali Zoo River Accident

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On December 16, 2024, a 45-year-old Sumatran elephant named Molly died after being swept away by strong river currents at Bali Zoo.

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The accident occurred when Molly was walking as there was sudden rainfall which made the water level in the river rise dangerously.

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Local citizens had participated in the nocturnal search with zoo members. On December 17, Molly was recovered in a rocky segment of the river.

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Bali Zoo will bury her within the zoo grounds mourning, for she has served faithfully since 2013 as one of its esteemed family members.

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The Sumatran elephant is found only between 2,400 and 2,800 alive. These are due to deforestation and human-elephant conflict, as well as illegal poaching.

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Heavy rain in Indonesia causes extensive flooding and landslides and badly devastates the wildlife as well as the human populations.

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The death of Molly exposes that Sumatran elephants continue to suffer because of habitat loss and mounting environmental challenges.

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Cooperative efforts from the residents of the localities as well as from zoo staff proved crucial for retrieving the body of Molly.

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