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On January 3, Blanca Ozunguren García was bathing an elephant at the Koh Yao Elephant Care Centre in southwestern Thailand when it attacked her. Pierced by the animal’s tusks, she succumbed to her injuries
Blanca was a fifth-year student at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain, studying law and international relations. (News18 Hindi)
Thailand is a popular destination among young travellers seeking adventure and fun. Many Indians, as well as tourists from across the world, frequently visit Thailand. However, sometimes, seeking adventure also turns into a tragic accident, even taking lives. Recently, a 22-year-old Spanish woman, who travelled to Thailand with her boyfriend, was tragically killed by an elephant at an Elephant Care Centre.
The incident occurred while the woman was bathing with the elephant and assisting in washing it. Reports indicate that her boyfriend was present during the incident.
According to Spanish newspapers The World and The Countrythe victim, identified as Blanca Ozunguren García, was from Valladolid in northwestern Spain. On January 3, while bathing an elephant at the Koh Yao Elephant Care Centre on Yao Yai Island in southwestern Thailand, the elephant attacked her. She was injured by the animal’s tusks and succumbed to her injuries. Details about the nature of her injuries remain unclear, and it is not known if her boyfriend was harmed.
Blanca was a fifth-year student at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain, studying law and international relations. She was in Taiwan on a university exchange programme. The university issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over her tragic death, extending condolences to her family and requesting prayers for her soul.
Blanca was enjoying a popular tourist activity, bathing with elephants. She and her boyfriend were in the water washing the animals when the elephant suddenly attacked. Blanca suffered severe injuries and was rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Thailand has a significant elephant population. According to the National Parks Department, more than 4,000 wild elephants inhabit its sanctuaries, parks, and nature reserves. Additionally, around 4,000 domesticated elephants are primarily used in tourist attractions and shows.
