Elephant Death In Similipal: Mishap Due To Accidental Fall From Hill Pragativadi News November 29, 2021 In a recent development regarding the elephant death in Nawana range in Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) situated in Mayurbhanj district, forest officials have revealed few details. As per authorities, the jumbo which is around 40 years in age might have accidentally fallen from atop a hillock 30 feet high before crashing into a tree leading to severe injuries and subsequently its death. Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF), North Wildlife Division, STR Pradeep Kumar Dey said the mishap probably happened some seven to eight days back. Reportedly, the hillock turned out to be slippery due to rain during the past few days. Forest staff engaged in the head counting of tigers and birds in the Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary spotted the carcass . However, the officials said that the exact reason behind the death of the elephant will be ascertained in the post-mortem reports. https://pragativadi.com/elephant-death-in-similipal-mishap-due-to-accidental-fall-from-hill/