800kg Gaur Found Dead in Prachuap Khiri Khan
Authorities are investigating the death of a large gaur discovered in the Sam Roi Yot district, with initial findings suggesting drowning.
On November 11, 2026, officials from the Kui Buri National Park reported the discovery of a deceased male gaur, weighing approximately 800 kilograms, in the Sam Roi Yot district of Prachuap Khiri Khan province. According to Khaosod Online, the carcass was found floating outside the boundaries of the national park. A team of veterinarians and wildlife experts from the Huai Sai Wildlife Breeding Station conducted an on-site examination and necropsy of the animal, which was estimated to be between 8 and 15 years old. Preliminary findings from the investigation suggest that the gaur likely died from drowning. The gaur is classified as a protected wildlife species under the 2024 Ministerial Regulations. Following the incident, Nitat Noonsong, Director of the Protected Area Regional Office 3 (Phetchaburi branch), has instructed Kui Buri National Park officials to implement new measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future. While the immediate cause of death appears to be accidental drowning, the incident highlights the ongoing challenges in managing wildlife safety in areas adjacent to protected zones. Residents and visitors in the region are advised to remain aware of wildlife activity near water bodies. Further details regarding the specific circumstances leading to the animal's entry into the water remain under review by park authorities.
