In Nepal, a wild elephant tracked a family for 14 years before finally killing them

A horrific incident in Nepal has shocked the public. It has been revealed that a wild elephant stalked a family for 14 years, causing the deaths of four of its members.

The Kathmandu Post reports that the family of Shanichara Bote first encountered tragedy in 2012. At that time, a wild elephant nicknamed Durbe, which appeared around Chitwan National Park, trampled his parents, Budhiram and Jharali Bote, to death.

After this grim event, Shanichara Bote decided to move his family to a safer area. They sold everything they owned, crossed several large rivers, and relocated to the village of Jagatpur, far from the national park. However, this could not save them from tragedy.

Years later, on the evening of July 4, that same elephant broke into the new home where Shanichara lived. The attack resulted in the deaths of his 25-year-old daughter-in-law, Ashika Bote, and his 4-year-old grandson, Bharat Bote.

Recalling the tragedy he endured, Shanichara Bote said he had taken all possible measures to escape the danger, but fate brought him face-to-face with the same elephant again.

Experts explain that young male elephants are driven out of the herd once they reach a certain age and begin to live independently. This can lead to increased aggression. Consequently, some elephants enter human settlements in search of food, posing a serious threat to people.

According to official data, this elephant, nicknamed Durbe, has been attacking people since 2010. To date, it is recorded as having caused the deaths of at least 25 people. It is noted that he is responsible for the deaths of at least 25 people.

This incident has once again highlighted the growing severity of human-wildlife conflict. Experts emphasize the need to strengthen security measures around national parks to prevent such tragedies.