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Villagers on charges of killing protected elephant in Cambodia

A village chief and his two deputies have been arrested for killing a wild elephant in a national park in southwestern Cambodia.

They have been charged with intended killing of the elephant and illegal possession of weapons. If convicted, they could face up to 15 years in prison.

The men killed the elephant by firing eight rounds from their rifles beccause they were angry with the animal because it destroyed their crops.

22/11/01 16:28:40 | ABC Radio Australia News

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