Grieving Mother Elephant Stays by Dead Calf for Hours After Highway Accident

A mother elephant in Malaysia remained by the side of her dead calf for hours after it was hit by a truck on the Gerik-Jeli East-West highway in Perak. Eyewitnesses described the scene as heartbreaking, noting the mother's persistent refusal to leave her baby's side. "It was truly devastating," said one witness who wished to remain anonymous. Wildlife officials eventually intervened, carefully moving the grieving mother to a safe location. The incident has sparked renewed calls for increased safety measures to protect wildlife near highways. The authorities are working to prevent similar tragedies in the future, emphasizing the importance of responsible driving and environmental conservation.