Perhilitan officers use three tranquilliser shots to relocate grieving mother elephant of calf killed in Gerik accident to Royal Belum state park

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A grieving mother elephant in Malaysia required three tranquilizer doses before wildlife officers could relocate her from the highway where her calf was fatally struck by a lorry. The elephant refused to leave her calf's body for hours, displaying strong maternal instincts. Perhilitan officers successfully moved her and later confirmed she rejoined a herd in the Royal Belum State Park. Officials expressed relief, acknowledging elephants' potential for vengeful behavior and long memory.