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Published 10:16 IST, September 24th 2024

Female Elephant Dies Due to Apparent Electrocution in Kerala

A female elephant died due to apparent electrocution near a tribal colony close to the Peechi wildlife sanctuary in Kerala's Thrissur district.

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A female elephant died due to apparent electrocution near a tribal colony close to the Peechi wildlife sanctuary in Kerala's Thrissur district. | Image: Representational Image

Thrissur: A female elephant died due to apparent electrocution near a tribal colony close to the Peechi wildlife sanctuary in Kerala 's Thrissur district, forest officials said on Tuesday.

The pachyderm was found dead near an electric fence at Maniyankinar here in the morning by residents of the area and the forest department was informed, officials said.

While electrocution is suspected to be the reason for the elephant's death, it can be confirmed only after a post mortem, they said.

Electric fences have been put up in various places in the state to protect property and cultivation near forests from frequent incursions by wild animals, including elephants.

Updated 10:16 IST, September 24th 2024