Female Elephant Found Dead In Rayagada
Utkalika Mohanty, Argus English
September 4, 2024
A female elephant was found dead near Jhumpapur area under Gunupur Forest
Range in Rayagada district in Tuesday night.
The elephant is suspected to have died due to electrocution.
According to the reports, the two elephants had wandered into a kapok fence
near Jhumpapur and attempted to break an electric pole. In the process, the
female elephant is reported to have come in contact with a live wire,
resulting in her death.
The residents suspect that the other elephant may also have been injured
due to electrocution.
The forest officials have launched an investigation into the incident.
https://argusenglish.in/article/odisha/female-elephant-found-dead-in-rayagada
Female Elephant Found Dead In Rayagada
Utkalika Mohanty, Argus English
September 4, 2024
A female elephant was found dead near Jhumpapur area under Gunupur Forest
Range in Rayagada district in Tuesday night.
The elephant is suspected to have died due to electrocution.
According to the reports, the two elephants had wandered into a kapok fence
near Jhumpapur and attempted to break an electric pole. In the process, the
female elephant is reported to have come in contact with a live wire,
resulting in her death.
The residents suspect that the other elephant may also have been injured
due to electrocution.
The forest officials have launched an investigation into the incident.
https://argusenglish.in/article/odisha/female-elephant-found-dead-in-rayagada