A British holidaymaker has died after being gored by an elephant during a family trek in Thailand.
Gareth Crowe, 36, was thrown from the animal after it turned on its handler on the island of Koh Samui.
Local media reported he was trampled on by the animal and gored by its tusk yesterday afternoon.
The Scot's 16-year-old stepdaughter, who was also thrown from the elephant, escaped with minor injuries and is being treated in hospital.
The elephant, known as Golf, had reportedly appeared upset and refused to follow his handler’s instructions before the incident.
A spokesman for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office 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 charity World Animal Protection said thoughts were with the man's loved ones but the incident was a "stark reminder" that elephants are not meant to be ridden.
A spokeswoman said: "Elephants are cruelly abused to tame them enough so they give rides and perform in shows.
"Most tourists don't know about these abuses, or the potential danger they put themselves in.
"If you can ride it, hug it or have a selfie with a wild animal, then the chances are it is cruel and the animal is suffering."
