Wild elephants hamper traffic

BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: A herd of wild elephants inhabiting the forest of North Lampung have been turning a portion of the road connecting here with South Sumatra into their local hangout, badly hampering traffic.

Antara reported yesterday that motorists are often taken by surprise by wild elephants crossing the road. Groups of elephants have also been spotted "sitting" alongside, or even in the middle of the road.

"We're afraid that the elephants may suddenly go on a rampage or attack us," a motorist complained. (swe)