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Two huntersinPhetchaburihave been left with injuries following a clash with forest rangers, leading to their arrests. They were found to have six deadgrey langurs, local authorities reported today.

Forest rangers had been conducting a patrol in Huay Kum forest, close to Phu Sai in the Moo 3 village, situated in tambon Huay Mae Phriang of the Kaeng Krachan district, according to the Kaeng Krachan National Park chief, Somjate Janthana. During the routine inspection, the rangers heard gunshots in the area around 7:30pm, prompting them to investigate.

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As they ventured further into the forest toward the noise, they came across two men who were carrying firearms. When the rangers ordered the men to stand down to allow themselves to…