Pursat: On May 18, 2026, competent authorities and experts from the Department of Environment were deeply moved and saddened after receiving information about the case of a pregnant female rhinoceros weighing more than 100 kilograms that strayed into a village in Bunrany Senchey village, Damnak Truyeng district and was unjustly beaten to death by some unscrupulous individuals.
This inhumane act is not only the destruction of natural resources and rare wildlife that are facing extinction, but also a serious illegal act that cannot be forgiven.
Immediately after the incident, with the cooperation of And given careful information from environmental officials, the authorities intervened and advised to bring the body of the poor white rhinoceros to be buried appropriately in the monastery grounds.
At the same time, the authorities also called on monks to perform meritorious deeds, bless the offspring, and dedicate meritorious deeds to the spirit of the female rhinoceros and the unborn child, so that they may enter a new world in peace, as good people, with a high destiny, and avoid the unfortunate life like in this one.
The provincial administration and specialized departments strongly condemn the actions of the above-mentioned group of individuals.
Currently, the authorities are conducting an investigation to take legal action in force.
At the same time, the authorities strongly appeal to all citizens in the event of wild animals straying into the village, please help protect, take care of and immediately report to the nearest environmental officer or local authority to rescue them in a timely manner, avoid causing injury or killing wild animals unintentionally or intentionally.
This article is about Pursat Provincial Administration
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