Electrocution killed wild elephant in Sakleshpur

thehindu.com

A wild elephant was found dead in Sakleshpur taluk on Saturday, with electrocution suspected as the cause of death. The Forest Department was notified after villagers discovered the carcass and a post-mortem was conducted. Officials believe the elephant came into contact with a live wire, and an investigation is underway. The incident occurred in an area experiencing human-elephant conflict, where the Forest Department is actively working to manage the situation.


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