Forensic team to probe jumbo’s death

Inhumane act: It was said that the young pygmy elephant was purposely tied to a tree to prevent it from being swept away by river currents. — Photo taken from Facebook

KOTA KINABALU: Wildlife officials are looking into the alleged killing of a juvenile female elephant spotted being tied to a tree along the Sungai Udin riverbank in Dumpas, Tawau.

The endangered pygmy elephant, which is believed to have been killed by a gunshot due to a large wound behind its back, was discovered by anglers on Wednesday.