Elephants go on rampage in Riau

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)