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Tracking the herd as it travels across Yimen county, Yuxi, Yunnan province

By WEI XIAOHAO | China Daily | Updated: 2021-06-25 00:00
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Updated information on the 15 wandering wild Asian elephants is being provided by firefighters in Yimen, Yuxi, Yunnan province. They've been monitoring the herd and providing real-time alerts about their movements since May 27.

They use drones that can quickly spot the herd, even in the heart of forests.

In addition, they're responsible for evacuating villagers and providing logistical support. During their pursuit of the elephants, curious villagers watch the herd from afar, taking pictures from a distance.

There is public consensus that no harm should be done to the animals, and Yunnan residents have supported the government team.

After three decades of conservation efforts, the number of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan has doubled from 150 to about 300.

Elephant herds are mainly located in Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, and Pu'er and Lincang cities.

 

Migrating wild Asian elephants forage on June 16 in Yimen county, Yuxi, Yunnan province. They came from Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve last year. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY

 

 

Trucks block a vital road to protect villagers in Yimen county from the elephants on June 13. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY

 

 

A firefighter charges a drone in a resident's home on June 15. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY

 

 

Firefighters track herd with a drone in Yimen county on June 16. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY

 

 

A villager displays a photo she took of the elephants on June 13. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY

 

 

Elephant footprints can be seen on farmland in Yimen county on June 13. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY

 

 

Villagers watch elephants through binoculars in Yimen on June 16. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY

 

 

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