Baby elephant carcass recovered from a well in Alipurduar
Siliguri Times
September 19, 2023
See link
https://siliguritimes.com/baby-elephant-carcass-recovered-from-a-well-in-alipurduar/for
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A tragic incident unfolded in Shitalpota area of Majherdabri Gram Panchayat
of East Rajabhatkhawa range under Buxa Tiger Reserve in Alipurduar, where a
baby elephant carcass was found lying in a well.
As per reports, On Tuesday, the local farmers noticed that their paddy
cultivation was eaten by a herd of elephants. Following this, a baby
elephant was found lying in a well. Subsequently, the matter was informed
to the Forest department.
Upon receiving the news, the forest officers and personnel arrived at the
spot and recovered the body after a relentless effort which lasted for
several hours. The forest officials stated that the cause of the death can
be ascertained after a post-mortem examination.
https://siliguritimes.com/baby-elephant-carcass-recovered-from-a-well-in-alipurduar/
https://www.prameyanews.com/elephant-calf-dies-in-dhenkanal
Baby elephant carcass recovered from a well in Alipurduar
Siliguri Times
September 19, 2023
See link
<https://siliguritimes.com/baby-elephant-carcass-recovered-from-a-well-in-alipurduar/>for
photo.
A tragic incident unfolded in Shitalpota area of Majherdabri Gram Panchayat
of East Rajabhatkhawa range under Buxa Tiger Reserve in Alipurduar, where a
baby elephant carcass was found lying in a well.
As per reports, On Tuesday, the local farmers noticed that their paddy
cultivation was eaten by a herd of elephants. Following this, a baby
elephant was found lying in a well. Subsequently, the matter was informed
to the Forest department.
Upon receiving the news, the forest officers and personnel arrived at the
spot and recovered the body after a relentless effort which lasted for
several hours. The forest officials stated that the cause of the death can
be ascertained after a post-mortem examination.
https://siliguritimes.com/baby-elephant-carcass-recovered-from-a-well-in-alipurduar/
https://www.prameyanews.com/elephant-calf-dies-in-dhenkanal