Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
The danger of animals watching
The danger of something unexpected will happen while watching wild animals in their natural habitat is always there.
The following video shows a grizzly bear charged at a group of tourists while taking part in a "safe viewing" of the animals at Katmai National Park in Alaska.
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The following video shows a grizzly bear charged at a group of tourists while taking part in a "safe viewing" of the animals at Katmai National Park in Alaska.
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Don't throw caution into the wind when facing wild animals - Borneo Pigmy Elephant
Below is a report about an exciting outing in the Borneo wildlife center turned into tragedy.
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Borneo pygmy elephant fatally gores Aussie tourist
The Associated Press
Updated: 12/08/2011 03:30:50 AM EST
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—A pygmy elephant fatally gored an Australian tourist in a remote Malaysian wildlife reserve on Borneo island, an official said Thursday.
Jenna O'Grady Donley died of injuries from the attack Wednesday at the Tabin Wildlife Reserve—the first known fatal incident of its kind in Malaysia's eastern Sabah state, said state wildlife department director Laurentius Ambu.
The wild male elephant had been roaming alone around a mud volcano when Donley, a friend and their Malaysian guide saw the animal while trekking near their resort, Ambu told The Associated Press.
Donley, 25, a veterinarian, is believed to have gone within 10 meters (30 feet) of the animal, which might have charged at her because it was alarmed by the unfamiliar humans, Ambu said.
Rangers have not seen the elephant, but plan to drive it back into the forest, Ambu said.
Pygmy elephants, unique to Borneo island, are a distinct subspecies of mainland Asian elephants. They are considered endangered, with about 2,000 left in Sabah state.
Adult pygmies stand up to 8 feet (2.5 meters) tall—a foot or two (30 to 60 centimeters) shorter than other Asian elephants. They are more rotund and have smaller, babyish faces with longer tails that reach almost to the ground. They are also less aggressive than their Asian counterparts.
The elephant that attacked Donley is believed to be a near-adult about six feet (two meters) tall.
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said the victim was from New South Wales.
An embassy official was to arrive in Borneo on Thursday to provide consular assistance, the department said.
The Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur did not immediately respond to questions about its plans.
Elephant attacks occur occasionally in Sabah, usually if the animals are disturbed, Ambu said, adding that it was the first incident of its kind at the Tabin reserve.
He said people should remain at least 160 feet (50 meters) away from wild elephants. Elephants in the wildlife reserve are currently in a migration season, traveling to different locations in search of food.
In comments issued through Malaysia's national news agency, Bernama, Sabah's tourism minister Masidi Manjun offered the state's "heartfelt condolences" to Donley's family, saying what happened was "an unfortunate incident resulting in the loss of a young life."
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I have repeatedly warned in my websites and blogs, always exercise extreme caution when in the wild, up the mountain and in the sea.
Tourist guides should also be firm when their clients have gone over the line. Customers are always right, no doubt about it, but not in cases where their lives may be endangered.
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Borneo pygmy elephant fatally gores Aussie tourist
The Associated Press
Updated: 12/08/2011 03:30:50 AM EST
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—A pygmy elephant fatally gored an Australian tourist in a remote Malaysian wildlife reserve on Borneo island, an official said Thursday.
Jenna O'Grady Donley died of injuries from the attack Wednesday at the Tabin Wildlife Reserve—the first known fatal incident of its kind in Malaysia's eastern Sabah state, said state wildlife department director Laurentius Ambu.
The wild male elephant had been roaming alone around a mud volcano when Donley, a friend and their Malaysian guide saw the animal while trekking near their resort, Ambu told The Associated Press.
Donley, 25, a veterinarian, is believed to have gone within 10 meters (30 feet) of the animal, which might have charged at her because it was alarmed by the unfamiliar humans, Ambu said.
Rangers have not seen the elephant, but plan to drive it back into the forest, Ambu said.
Pygmy elephants, unique to Borneo island, are a distinct subspecies of mainland Asian elephants. They are considered endangered, with about 2,000 left in Sabah state.
The elephant that attacked Donley is believed to be a near-adult about six feet (two meters) tall.
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said the victim was from New South Wales.
An embassy official was to arrive in Borneo on Thursday to provide consular assistance, the department said.
The Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur did not immediately respond to questions about its plans.
Elephant attacks occur occasionally in Sabah, usually if the animals are disturbed, Ambu said, adding that it was the first incident of its kind at the Tabin reserve.
He said people should remain at least 160 feet (50 meters) away from wild elephants. Elephants in the wildlife reserve are currently in a migration season, traveling to different locations in search of food.
In comments issued through Malaysia's national news agency, Bernama, Sabah's tourism minister Masidi Manjun offered the state's "heartfelt condolences" to Donley's family, saying what happened was "an unfortunate incident resulting in the loss of a young life."
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I have repeatedly warned in my websites and blogs, always exercise extreme caution when in the wild, up the mountain and in the sea.
Tourist guides should also be firm when their clients have gone over the line. Customers are always right, no doubt about it, but not in cases where their lives may be endangered.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
MASWINGS direct flights within the BIMP-EAGA region early 2012
MASwings is currently the regional airline covering Sarawak and Sabah. With the implementation of the proposal to make MASwings the regional airline for BIMP - EAGA, it will definitely enhance the trade and tourism activities within the region.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
20th International Borneo Safari 4x4 Challenge
Datuk Masidi Manjun, Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, flagged off the 20th International Borneo Safari 4x4 Challenge at 9:30am 24 October,2010 at the Sabah Tourism Board Office situated on Jalan Gaya in Kota Kinabalu.
The theme of this year's challenge is "Conservation in Adventure".
Registration manager, Anthony Foo disclosed that there are 169 registrations totalling 450 people, not including participants from overseas, Sarawak, Brunei, China, Indonesia and foreign media and Malaysian journalists. This is a new record of number of registrations for the Safari. As a result, the Kota Kinabalu Traffic Police has requested the Kota Kinabalu Four Wheel Drive Club (KFWDC) to limit the number to 60, which will be escorted by outriders to Bukit Vor in Putatan for the first two special stages.
The rest of the vehicles will form a separate convoy to Keningau and then to Kampung Ansip for the first night's campsite.
This year's Borneo Safari has also received overwhelming sponsorship which includes :
- Pacific Transmission Sdn Bhd
- Singapore Petroleum Company Ltd (SPC)
- Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd
- Nihon Corporation Sdn Bhd
- NES Oil Seal Sdn Bhd
- Yi Loong Air-Con (Sabah) Sdn Bhd
The above companies have agreed to sponsor four-wheel drive equipment, accessories, lubricants, batteries, shock absorbers and steering components.
Programme
| Date | Activity | ||
| Oct 24 | Flag off at STB Building,Jalan Gaya,Kotakinabalu Two special Stages at Bukit Vor, Putatan Overnight in Camp Ansip, Keningau | ||
| Oct 25-26 | Overnight in Camp Maliau Basin | ||
| Oct 27 | Overnight in Camp Ikea | ||
| Oct 28-29 | Overnight in Camp Marimba | ||
| Oct 30 | Overnight in Camp Luasong | ||
| Oct 31 | Closing ceremony at Sekolah Yuk Ching, Tawau |
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