Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMaroosha MuzaffarMonday 13 April 2026 13:32 BSTRelated: Rare pink elephant spottedA 69-year-old man was killed after being trampled by a wild elephant at a palm oil plantation in Lahad Datu, eastern Sabah, Malaysia.The incident occurred on 12 April around 2.00pm local time, as the man and his 38-year-old son were preparing to leave the plantation.The victim did not have time to escape the attack, and his son attempted to distract the elephant before it moved away.The son rushed his father to hospital, but he was pronounced dead on arrival, with a preliminary examination revealing a broken leg and fractured ribs.Authorities have classified the case as a sudden death and urged the public in the Tungku area to remain vigilant due to the presence of wild elephants.In fullElephant tramples 69-year-old man to death at Malaysian oil plantationThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in