China News Service, Xishuangbanna, October 30 (Reporter Han Shuainan) The reporter learned from the Mohan Entry-Exit Border Inspection Station on the 30th that recently, 11 wild Asian elephants "grouped" to Mangla County, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province, which is located on the China-Laos border. "Sightseeing" and foraging in Henan Village.
On October 28, the Mengrun sub-station of the Mohan border inspection station received an alarm from the masses and reported that 11 wild Asian elephants were found playing and foraging in the fields and forests of the border villages.
After receiving the alarm, the immigration management police of Mengrun Substation immediately contacted the forest public security and forestry departments, using drones during the day and thermal imaging equipment to monitor the real-time dynamics of elephants at night.
And according to the local road traffic, geographical environment, village distribution and other conditions, traffic control is carried out on the area where Asian elephants pass by, and warning signs are set up to guide people to avoid people and vehicles from disturbing the elephants.
The picture shows an Asian elephant photographed by the Immigration Control Police.
Photo courtesy of Mohan Border Inspection Station
Subsequently, the Mengrun substation organized the auxiliary police to popularize the knowledge of wild Asian elephants among the local villagers and the countermeasures for encountering Asian elephants, and called on the villagers to install the Asian elephant early warning APP to avoid potential safety hazards.
At present, 11 Asian elephants have migrated deep into the tropical rainforest.
The immigration police reminded people not to make noise when encountering wild Asian elephants, and do not try to get close to taking pictures to avoid disturbing wild elephants; when driving and encountering wild elephants, they should turn around in time, drive in a normal manner, and keep the road clear; When entering the village, take shelter in a safe area or in a solid building in time, do not try to drive them away; report to the relevant units as soon as possible under the premise of ensuring your own safety.
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