Jumbo carcass recovered in Digboi (Dibrugarh) Times of India July 30, 2024 A carcass of a male wild elephant, suspected to have died of anthrax, was recovered from a jungle near Bhimpathar village under Digboi Forest Division in Tinsukia district on Monday, reports Rajib Dutta. A 3-member veterinary team, led by Dr Rubul Saikia, performed a post mortem to ascertain the cause of death. The report of the autopsy is still pending. “Given the symptoms and the condition of the carcass, we think the elephant, estimated to be 8-10 years old, may have died of anthrax,” Dr Saikia said. To contain the situation, a portion of the carcass was incinerated at the site, while the remains were buried. A protective fence has been erected around the burial site. The precautions aim to restrict access for at least six months, as officials work to ensure that no further contamination occurs. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/jumbo-carcass-recovered-in-digboi-suspected-anthrax-death/articleshow/112121006.cms