In Jagatpur, an elephant broke into a house and trampled the… (слон · дхурбе · семья)
In Jagatpur, an elephant broke into a house and trampled the daughter-in-law and grandson of a local resident named Shanchara Bote. According to Mr. Bote, on the night of July 4, the elephant Dhurbe breached his new home, killing his 25-year-old daughter-in-law Ashik Bote and four-year-old grandson Bharat Bote. The clay walls collapsed instantly.
Consensus
- The wild elephant named Dhurbe has been responsible for at least 25 human deaths since 2010 in Nepal.
- Dhurbe attacked a family in Jagatpur, killing a 25-year-old niece and her four-year-old son on the night of July 4.
- The same family had previously lived in Dropatinagar, Madhesh Province, before relocating to Jagatpur after Dhurbe killed their relatives in 2012.
- The family moved across two major rivers—Reu and Rapti—to seek safety from the elephant.
- Dhurbe was fitted with a satellite tracking collar by the Chitwan National Park authorities, who confirmed his presence near the attack site during the incident.
- The attack occurred in a small house on a narrow plot of land where nine people lived.
Points of divergence
- The family moved from Dropatinagar to Jagatpur after being threatened by wild elephants, believing that crossing large rivers would ensure their safety. — riamo
- Shanichara Boté described the attack as occurring when he heard someone ramming the wall; his wife Mangali managed to scare off the elephant by setting fire to dry straw on the porch, which accidentally burned down the house. — fontanka
- Zoologist Karen Dalakyan suggested that Dhurbe's behavior may reflect a form of revenge or emotional response due to complex cognitive and emotional abilities in elephants, though other factors like trauma or strong memory could also be involved. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Elephant Dhurbe in Nepal attacks another family after 14 years — РИАМО
- Wild elephant in Nepal has pursued a family for 14 years, killing four people; Dhurbe is responsible for 25 victims total — Фонтанка
- Expert explains why the elephant killer in Nepal may have pursued one family for 14 years — Вести