Elephants go on rampage in Riau

PEKANBARU, Riau: Two elephants went on a rampage in Kampung Pinang village, Kampar regency, Antara reported.

Community chief Hamzah was quoted as saying that the elephants damaged local banana and coconut farms. One house was also damaged after the elephants forced their way into the kitchen.

No casualties were reported.

"They weren't wild elephants. If they were, they would have ran away when we chased them. But they just shook their heads and swung their big ears when we tried," Hamzah said. (aan)