Dhurbe, the rogue elephant that followed a family for 14 years
Summary
Dhurbe, a rogue wild elephant, has caused 25 fatalities over 14 years in Chitwan National Park, with recent attacks killing two family members despite tracking efforts.
Key Points
- Dhurbe, a wild male elephant, has killed at least 25 people in the Chitwan region since 2010.
- Shanichara Bote's family lost four members over 14 years due to Dhurbe's attacks.
- Despite multiple satellite tracking collars and military interventions, Dhurbe continues to raid human settlements.
- Local communities and authorities acknowledge gaps in wildlife mitigation measures and have pledged upgrades to tracking infrastructure.
