IPOH: A man was trampled by an elephant at the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway (JRTB) memorial monument near Gerik but fortunately survived the attack.

       Perak Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) director Yusoff Shariff said the 55-year-old victim, from Bersia, Gerik, fractured his legs and ribs in the 7pm incident on Thursday (April 12).

       He said the man was attacked when he stopped to relieve himself as he was suffering from diarrhoea.

       "The victim was taken to Hospital Gerik before being transferred to Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun in Ipoh for further treatment," he told Bernama on Friday (April 12).

       Yusoff advised the public not to stop at the roadside near the memorial at night as the surrounding area is forested and dark.

       "The public should pay attention to signboards which state that the area is where elephants roam and a crossing zone," he said. – Bernama