(CTN News) – A serow was found shot dead in Thailand’s Phetchaburi, Phetchabun province, and an injured tiger died in Buri Ram, according to sources on Sunday.
The chief of Phupha Daeng Wildlife Sanctuary, Chanyaphak Thanachatakkarakun, stated that a worker from the Silarat Lom Sak stone crushing plant reported hearing gunshots from a mountaintop and seeing a serow fall into a pit.
The mountainous area in Tambon Bung Nam Tao, Lom Sak district, has been partially excavated as a quarry. A team of officials investigated the pit and discovered an adult male serow with seven shotgun wounds to its neck.
Authorities discovered no suspects at the area, which was located outside Khao Kheo National Park. The Lom Sak police station has been asked to investigate the incident and find the perpetrator.
The serow is one of Thailand’s 15 protected animals, according to the Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act 2019.
Meanwhile, in Buri Ram, a tiger died in Non Dindaeng district, near the Dong Yai National Reserved Forest, after eating some villagers’ cows and injuring itself on Friday.
Authorities collaborated with local veterinarians to devise a plan to rescue the tiger. However, it was later discovered in the area, weak, barely breathing, and severely emaciated, before dying.
The tiger’s carcass was initially examined and found to have no exterior injuries.
An autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death.
Source: Bangkok Post
