Jumbo deaths raise welfare alarm

Sad end: The pygmy elephant that was rescued from a plantation in Lahad Datu 13 years ago, died on June 27 due to unexplained causes.

KOTA KINABALU: Drastic steps are expected to be taken at the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park where two endangered Borneo pygmy elephants died within two months.

Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Christina Liew will be at the wildlife park today on a fact-finding visit in which she is expected to make some tough decisions on the management and upkeep of the park, sources said.