In Thailand, an American tourist was trampled by elephants

News24xx.com - An American tourist died in Thai Kaeng-Krachan National Park. Her mutilated body was found in the jungle, and, judging by the nature of the damage, a herd of elephants trampled her, reports the «Associated Press», citing sources from the local police.

The US Embassy in Bangkok confirmed the death of a compatriot, but did not disclose the details of the incident.

A police spokesman, Colonel Voradet Suanklai, said that the woman disappeared on January 13 and her body was found only five days later by a search team. According to the officer, the tourist traveled alone. Her body is sent for examination to determine the exact cause of death.

In Thailand, in the wild live about three thousand elephants. Local media reported that poachers actively hunt these animals in Kaeng-Krachan National Park, which may have caused elephants to attack the tourist.