<p>IPOH: Years of hard work developing fruit orchards in Bukit Bangkong, Chemor, are under threat after wild elephants raided the area three times within weeks, damaging fruit trees, water tanks, pipes and ponds.
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Wild elephants have raided a Chemor orchard three times, damaging trees, water systems, and ponds, alarming farmers.
- Elephants raided Bukit Bangkong orchards on Sept 27, Oct 3, and Oct 11.
- Farmers report damage to fruit trees, water tanks, and ponds from the incursions.
- Over 40 coconut trees were affected, with concerns about future damage.
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IPOH: Years of hard work developing fruit orchards in Bukit Bangkong, Chemor, are under threat after wild elephants raided the area three times within weeks, damaging fruit trees, water tanks, pipes and ponds.
The elephants were first spotted on Sept 27 before returning on Oct 3 and Oct 11, damaging fruit trees, water tanks, pipes and ponds.
Abdul Rahim Ahmad, 65, who represents the Bukit Bangkong Hulu Cemor farmers' group, said the repeated incursions had raised concerns among orchard owners who had invested considerable time, effort and money in developing their land.
"We have worked hard to develop these orchards and we are also contributing to the country's food security.
