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Indonesia Floods: 961 Dead, Elephants Aid Rescue Efforts

12/10/2025

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Severe flooding in Indonesia has resulted in over 961 deaths, thousands injured, and many missing, with rebuilding costs estimated at 51.82 trillion rupiah ($3.1 billion).
Four trained Sumatran elephants—Abu, Mido, Ajis, and Noni—were deployed to Aceh to assist in debris removal where heavy machinery cannot operate.
The elephants clear access to homes and roads.
Rescue efforts have saved over 31,000 people.
The Indonesian government seeks foreign assistance for recovery.

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Story summary

Severe flooding in Indonesia has resulted in over 961 deaths, thousands injured, and many missing, with rebuilding costs estimated at 51.82 trillion rupiah ($3.1 billion).
Four trained Sumatran elephants—Abu, Mido, Ajis, and Noni—were deployed to Aceh to assist in debris removal where heavy machinery cannot operate.
The elephants clear access to homes and roads.
Rescue efforts have saved over 31,000 people.
The Indonesian government seeks foreign assistance for recovery.