A Scottish tourist has died after being trampled by an elephant during a trek on the Thai island of Koh Samui, local authorities said.
Gareth Crowe, 36, was on a ride with his teenage daughter when the animal became agitated and threw them off. The Bangkok Post reported that he was gored and trampled on Monday afternoon.
The Foreign Office confirmed it was providing consular assistance to the family. A spokesman said: 'We are offering support to the family of a British national who has sadly died following an incident in Koh Samui, Thailand, and are making contact with the local authorities to seek further information.'
The mahout had reportedly struggled to control the animal, which may have been stressed due to heat or being in heat. The handler got off to take photographs, at which point the elephant attacked.
The daughter was treated in hospital for minor injuries. BBC correspondent Jonathan Head noted around a dozen similar incidents in the past 15 years.
