Group narrowly escapes wild elephant attack in Kerala's Athirapally
2 months, 1 week ago

Group narrowly escapes wild elephant attack in Kerala's Athirapally

India Today  

A group of people had a close brush with danger when a wild elephant charged at the car they were in. Spotting the elephant about 100 m away, the men thought they were safe, until the tusker suddenly charged at their vehicle. Police later confirmed the incident, while locals identified the tusker as ‘Murivalan’, a rogue elephant infamous for straying into villages and causing trouble. Recently, at an annual mosque ceremony in Malappuram an elephant suddenly charged the crowd.

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Forest Department captures another tusker in Hassan
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3 days, 5 hours ago

Forest Department captures another tusker in Hassan

The Hindu  

The Forest Department successfully captured a tusker, identified by local people as Vikranth, aged about 30 to 35 at Byadane village of Belagodu hobli in Sakaleshpur taluk on Thursday. “However, this time the officials and staff members of the Hassan District’s Elephant Task Force and rapid response team succeeded in capturing it,” said Sourabh Kumar, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Hassan. …

Forest Department captures trouble-causing elephant in Hassan district
1 week ago

Forest Department captures trouble-causing elephant in Hassan district

The Hindu  

The Forest Department captured a trouble-causing tusker with the help of tamed elephants at a private estate in Somanahalli in Bikkodu hobli of Belur taluk in Hassan district on Sunday. The Elephant Task Force conducted the operation following the protests by the people of Belur in the wake of recent deaths in elephant attacks. The department decided to conduct the …

Captive elephant turns violent, runs amok in Kochi
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Captive elephant turns violent, runs amok in Kochi

The Hindu  

Panic prevailed at Edakochi here for nearly four hours after a captive elephant brought for a temple festival ran amok destroying scores of vehicles and temple property on Wednesday around 5 p.m. The lorry that was used to transport the elephant, a part of the temple compound wall, CCTV cameras, and electric posts were also damaged. Though it was tethered …

Captive elephant runs amok at North Paravur in Kerala, overturns auto and knocks down motorcyclist
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Captive elephant runs amok at North Paravur in Kerala, overturns auto and knocks down motorcyclist

The Hindu  

A captive elephant overturned a cargo autorickshaw and brought down a motorcyclist near the North Paravur KSRTC bus stand in Ernakulam district of Kerala on Saturday morning. The elephant, Moothakunnam Padmanabhan owned by Moothakunnam Sree Narayana Mangalam Temple of the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam, created tension in the North Paravur town for close to two hours before it was …

Wild elephants attack devotees near Rajampeta, three killed
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Wild elephants attack devotees near Rajampeta, three killed

The Hindu  

In tragic incident, three persons were killed and two others critically injured when a herd of wild elephants attacked a batch of devotees on their way to Shiva temple nestled in the thick forests of Seshachalam hills at Gundalakona in Obulavaripalle mandal of Annamayya district on Tuesday morning, on the eve of Maha Shivaratri celebrations. While a dozen of the …

Three devotees killed, two injured in elephant attack on way to Andhra temple
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Three devotees killed, two injured in elephant attack on way to Andhra temple

India Today  

Three devotees were killed and two others injured after a herd of elephants attacked them in a forest in Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh, in the early hours of Tuesday. The incident occurred on the forest road from Y Kota to Gundalakona while a group of devotees was making their way to the Talakona temple ahead of Mahashivratri celebrations. According to …

Three devotees killed in elephant attack near Gundalakona temple in Andhra
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Three devotees killed in elephant attack near Gundalakona temple in Andhra

New Indian Express  

KADAPA: In a tragic incident, three devotees lost their lives, and two others sustained severe injuries after being attacked by elephants near Gundalakona temple in Obulavaripalle mandal, Annamayya district, on Tuesday. According to reports, a group of around 30 devotees from Urlagattu village, Podu Arundathipalem, K Guruguntapalli village, and Kannegunta ST Colony in Railway Koduru mandal of Annamayya district started …

Man dies in elephant attack in Belur taluk; second death in 10 days
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Man dies in elephant attack in Belur taluk; second death in 10 days

The Hindu  

A 28-year-old man died in an elephant attack at Byadane village in Belur taluk of Hassan district on Monday. This is the second such incident in Belur taluk in the last 10 days. The residents of Belur, Alur, and Sakaleshpur taluks of Hassan district have been demanding the capture of all wild elephants roaming in the district. On February 13, …

Injured elephant of Athirappilly in Kerala dies at Kodanad camp
1 month ago

Injured elephant of Athirappilly in Kerala dies at Kodanad camp

The Hindu  

The injured elephant from Athirappilly in Thrissur district of Kerala, which was tranquillised and transferred to the Abhayaranayam Elephant Camp at Kodanad for treatment just two days ago, died on Friday By noon, the elephant had collapsed in its kraal while undergoing treatment, as reported by the Divisional Forest Officer from Vazhachal. The elephant with a deep and severely infected …

Captive elephant involved in Kozhikode temple tragedy was close to musth, reveals report
1 month ago

Captive elephant involved in Kozhikode temple tragedy was close to musth, reveals report

The Hindu  

The captive elephant Guruvayur Peethambaran, one of the elephants involved in the tragedy that took place at Manakulangara temple at Koyilandy in Kozhikode, Kerala on February 13, was highly probable to enter musth, says the final report by R. Keerthi, Conservator of Forest, Northern Region, Kozhikode. Distance not maintained The report points out that the temple authorities had asked permission …

6 wild elephants killed in Sri Lanka train crash
1 month ago

6 wild elephants killed in Sri Lanka train crash

China Daily  

Police and railway personnel examine a derailed train at Habarana in eastern Sri Lanka on Thursday, which killed six elephants after hitting a herd crossing the track before dawn. AFP COLOMBO — A Sri Lankan passenger train derailed on Thursday after smashing into a family of elephants, with no passengers injured but six animals killed in the island's worst such …

A train hit an elephant herd near a wildlife sanctuary, killing at least 6 of them in Sri Lanka
1 month ago

A train hit an elephant herd near a wildlife sanctuary, killing at least 6 of them in Sri Lanka

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — A passenger train hit an elephant herd near a wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka, killing six of the animals, an official said on Thursday. Wildlife and police officers stand next to a derailed train engine after it collided with a herd of wild elephants in Minneriya, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Share Share Copy Link …

Six elephants killed as train derails after crashing into herd in Sri Lanka
1 month ago

Six elephants killed as train derails after crashing into herd in Sri Lanka

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least six elephants were …

Train hits elephant herd in Sri Lanka, killing at least six elephants, say police
1 month ago

Train hits elephant herd in Sri Lanka, killing at least six elephants, say police

CNN  

Atlanta CNN — A train collided with a herd of elephants in Sri Lanka on Wednesday night, killing at least six of them, according to Sri Lanka Police. No passengers were injured, but wildlife veterinary officers are treating a female elephant and an injured calf in the city of Giritale, Sri Lanka’s state-owned Daily News reported Thursday. According to the …

Injured Kerala Elephant Captured, Sent To Rescue Centre for Treatment
1 month ago

Injured Kerala Elephant Captured, Sent To Rescue Centre for Treatment

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The 35-year-old male wild elephant that was reportedly injured in a confrontation with another male elephant in Thrissur district of Kerala nearly four weeks ago, was captured on Wednesday morning and taken to the Kodanad elephant training centre in Ernakulam district. However, with videos and photographs of the injured animal, with the prominent hole on its forehead, making the …

Injured jumbo at Athirappilly in Kerala tranquillised, shifted to camp in elephant ambulance
1 month ago

Injured jumbo at Athirappilly in Kerala tranquillised, shifted to camp in elephant ambulance

The Hindu  

A special veterinary team successfully tranquillised the injured elephant at Athirappilly in Thrissur district of Kerala on Wednesday morning. The elephant was then safely guided into an animal ambulance by three kumki elephants and transported to the Kodanad elephant camp for further care. The veterinary team, led by Chief Veterinary Officer Arun Zachariah, managed to tranquilise the elephant by 7:15 …

As wild elephants kill four more people, what's Kerala's new action plan?
1 month, 1 week ago

As wild elephants kill four more people, what's Kerala's new action plan?

India Today  

Escalating human-wildlife conflict in Kerala has claimed the lives of four more people, including a woman, within days—all victims of wild elephants. On February 10, Noolpuzha villager Kapad Unnathil Manu, from Wayanad district, and Sophia Ismail, a home-maker from Kompanpara village in Idukki district, died in two separate wild elephant attacks. “We took several measures to reduce human-wildlife conflict in …

Narrow escape for U.K. tourists as wild elephant attacks car
1 month, 1 week ago

Narrow escape for U.K. tourists as wild elephant attacks car

The Hindu  

A group of foreign tourists from the United Kingdom had a miraculous escape after a wild tusker attacked their moving car at Munnar on Saturday. When the vehicle reached Signal Point, a wild tusker, locally called Ottakompan, came out of an eucalyptus plantation and charged at the car, kicking and overturning it, they said quoting local people. “The doors of …

Koyilandy elephant rampage reignites debate on festival safety
1 month, 1 week ago

Koyilandy elephant rampage reignites debate on festival safety

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Six lives lost in 45 days. The majestic elephant parades, the rhythmic percussion ensembles and the spectacular fireworks displays attract revellers from far and wide. But frequent tragedies, involving elephants running amok amid fireworks, dampen the festive spirit, sparking debates on safety regulations. As many as 58 people have been killed by captive elephants at temple festivals over the …

Elephant fury at temple: Forest, Revenue departments come up with contradictory reports
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1 month, 1 week ago

Elephant fury at temple: Forest, Revenue departments come up with contradictory reports

The Hindu  

The Forest and Revenue departments came up with contradictory reports on Friday about the circumstances that provoked two captive elephants on the premises of Manakulangara Devi Temple, near Kuruvangad, at Koyilandy and led to the death of three persons in a stampede-like situation on Thursday. While the Forest department indicated that a minor friction between the two jumbos triggered the …

Three people dead after elephants spooked by temple fireworks go on rampage
1 month, 1 week ago

Three people dead after elephants spooked by temple fireworks go on rampage

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Three people died and 35 …

3 killed, several injured as 2 elephants run amok during Kerala temple festival
1 month, 1 week ago

3 killed, several injured as 2 elephants run amok during Kerala temple festival

India Today  

Three people were killed after two elephants ran amok during a temple festival in Kerala's Kozhikode, officials said on Thursday. Two women and a man have been confirmed dead during the incident that took place in Manakulangara temple in Kuruvangad, Koyilandy at around 6 pm on Thursday, they added. The incident came just a day after a 27-year-old man was …

Elephant attack at Kerala temple: Major tragedy averted, say eyewitnesses
1 month, 1 week ago

Elephant attack at Kerala temple: Major tragedy averted, say eyewitnesses

New Indian Express  

KOZHIKODE: The toll of the tragedy at Manakulangara Bhagavathy Temple, Kuruvangad, on Thursday, would have been much higher had the elephants rushed straight at the crowd or if it all happened a little later. Since Thursday was the last day of the festival, a large number of devotees had been arriving at the temple, said Bindu P B, Anela-Kuruvangad ward …

Man killed by elephant in Wayanad, second death in 2 days
1 month, 1 week ago

Man killed by elephant in Wayanad, second death in 2 days

Hindustan Times  

A man was allegedly trampled by a wild elephant in Kerala’s Wayanad on Wednesday night, a second such incident in two days in the southern state, officials said. The victim was identified as 27-year-old Balan, a native of a tribal settlement near Attamala in Meppadi panchayat The victim was identified as 27-year-old Balan, a native of a tribal settlement near …

One more person killed in wild elephant attack in Wayanad
1 month, 1 week ago

One more person killed in wild elephant attack in Wayanad

The Hindu  

One more person has been killed in wild elephant attack in Wayanad district of Kerala. Activists of the United Democratic Front staged another protest outside the Sulthan Bathery Taluk Hospital blocking the ambulance carrying the body and they later took out a march to a Forest department office as well. Hartal fails to make impact Meanwhile, a dawn-to-dusk hartal called …

Kerala: Wild jumbos kill three in 24 hours; minister calls meet amid outrage
1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala: Wild jumbos kill three in 24 hours; minister calls meet amid outrage

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: With protests raging in the high ranges following the death of three people in wild elephant attacks within a span of 24 hours, Forest Minister A K Saseendran has convened an urgent high-level meeting to explore ways to curb the rising human-wild animal conflict in the state. Head of Forest Force Ganga Singh, Chief Wildlife Warden Pramod G Krishnan …

Massive protests after wild elephant kills woman in Idukki
1 month, 1 week ago

Massive protests after wild elephant kills woman in Idukki

The Hindu  

Kompanpara, near Peruvanthanam in Idukki, where Sofia Ismail, 45, was trampled to death by a wild elephant around 6 p.m. on Monday, witnessed massive protests by the public late into the night. Demands Ms. Vigneshwari said the people’s demands included shifting of three families from the area which was under constant threat of wild elephant attacks. ‘₹5 lakh handed over’ …

Fatal wild elephant attacks in Kerala raise fresh concerns over human-wildlife conflict management
1 month, 1 week ago

Fatal wild elephant attacks in Kerala raise fresh concerns over human-wildlife conflict management

The Hindu  

Two back-to-back fatal wild elephant attacks in Idukki and Wayanad districts in Kerala have re-ignited public concerns about the effectiveness of the Forest department’s measures to address the increasing occurrences of human-wildlife conflict in rural localities with large settler-farmer and plantation worker populations. The Kerala government is facing public ire after a wild elephant fatally trampled Kappad Unnathil Manu, a …

കേരള ന്യൂസ്: Kerala Witnesses Two Fatal Elephant Attacks In 24 Hours; Wayanad Man Killed On Day Of MP’s Visit
1 month, 1 week ago

കേരള ന്യൂസ്: Kerala Witnesses Two Fatal Elephant Attacks In 24 Hours; Wayanad Man Killed On Day Of MP’s Visit

ABP News  

A 45-year-old tribal man was killed in a wild elephant attack on Monday night in Wayanad's Noolpuzha panchayat, marking the second such fatality in the state within 24 hours. The victim, identified as Manu, a resident of the Kappad tribal settlement near the Tamil Nadu border, was reportedly caught by the elephant’s trunk and thrown during the violent encounter. This …

Man killed in wild elephant attack at Noolpuzha in Kerala’s Wayanad
1 month, 1 week ago

Man killed in wild elephant attack at Noolpuzha in Kerala’s Wayanad

The Hindu  

A 45-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant at Noolpuzha in Wayanad district of Kerala on Monday night. Sindhu, a member of the local grama panchayat, told reporters that the residents had repeatedly demanded fencing in the area to protect themselves from wild animal attacks. Noolpuzha is a grama panchayat bordering Wayanad and Tamil Nadu. The fatal …

Man killed as elephant runs amok at festival venue at Chittattukara in Thrissur
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Man killed as elephant runs amok at festival venue at Chittattukara in Thrissur

The Hindu  

A man was killed in an attack by an elephant that was brought for a temple festival at Chittattukara in the district on Tuesday. The elephant, Chittilappilly Ganeshan, which was brought for the Painkannikkal temple festival, turned aggressive while its mahout was giving it a bath. The elephant first hit the mahout with its trunk before charging through the festival …

Assam: Man trampled to death by wild elephant in Goalpara
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Assam: Man trampled to death by wild elephant in Goalpara

Hindustan Times  

A 45-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Jyotinagar area of Assam’s Goalpara district on Wednesday morning, forest officials said. The person, identified as Prakash Sen, was a resident of Balukdubi village and had gone to his farmland in the early hours of the day when the wild elephant attacked him, family members said. Earlier, two …

Wild elephants damage crops, ‘raid’ house near Coimbatore; kumki Suyambu to arrive from ATR
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wild elephants damage crops, ‘raid’ house near Coimbatore; kumki Suyambu to arrive from ATR

The Hindu  

Wild elephants caused damages to agricultural fields at different places and ‘raided’ a house in Coimbatore district on the intervening nights of Friday and Saturday. In another incident a herd of eight wild elephants damaged a borewell and felled two fully grown coconut trees in a farm belonging to Nandhakumar at Vandikaranur near Thondamuthur on Friday night. District Forest Officer …

Elephant Attacks In TN, Kerala: Youth Congress Leader Killed, Farmer Injured
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elephant Attacks In TN, Kerala: Youth Congress Leader Killed, Farmer Injured

ABP News  

A 37-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Gudalur of Tamil Nadu on Saturday. The incident took place when Jamshed, a local Youth Congress leader, had been visiting his hometown in Nilgiris from Bengaluru. Talking to IANS, TM Younis Babu, Congress leader and vice chairman of the Third Division Panchayat, said, Jamshed and a group of …

Wild elephant with forehead wound tranquillised after three-day operation at Athirappilly in Kerala
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wild elephant with forehead wound tranquillised after three-day operation at Athirappilly in Kerala

The Hindu  

An injured wild elephant, found with a severe infected wound on its forehead, was tranquillised near Athirappilly in Thrissur district of Kerala on Friday morning by a specialised veterinary team. Despite the animal’s attempts to charge at them, the team, led by Chief Veterinary Officer Arun Zacharia, successfully sedated the elephant. Though the elephant was initially spotted near the Chalakudy …

Three Tangedco staff escape as tusker pushes SUV on Aliyar - Navamalai road
2 months ago

Three Tangedco staff escape as tusker pushes SUV on Aliyar - Navamalai road

The Hindu  

Three employees of the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited escaped with minor injuries after the SUV they were travelling was pushed by a wild elephant on Aliyar - Navamalai road near Pollachi in Coimbatore district on Thursday. According to the Forest Department, the incident took place around 11.30 a.m. when the three persons were returning from the power …

Man trampled to death by wild elephant during morning walk near Coimbatore
2 months ago

Man trampled to death by wild elephant during morning walk near Coimbatore

The Hindu  

A 69-year-old man from Pannimadai near Coimbatore was trampled to death by a wild elephant when he went for a morning walk on Thursday. People staging a road blockade on Thadagam - Thudiyalur road near #Coimbatore after a 69-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant on Thursday morning. Forest Department officials said that the elephant attack took …

Elephant falls into well in Kerala; protest delays rescue efforts
2 months ago

Elephant falls into well in Kerala; protest delays rescue efforts

The Hindu  

A stand-off between the forest staff and local residents is holding up the rescue of an elephant that fell into a well near Areekode in Malappuram district of Kerala on Thursday. When the forest staff devised plans to rescue the elephant by breaking the sidewalls of the well with a earthmover, the local people prevented them and raised a banner …

Man injured in elephant attack near Coimbatore
2 months ago

Man injured in elephant attack near Coimbatore

The Hindu  

A 23-year-old man suffered injuries after reportedly being attacked by a male wild elephant near Karamadai in Coimbatore district late on Tuesday. The injured man has been identified as S. Sathishkumar, a resident of Thondai tribal settlement falling under the Velliangadu east forest beat of Karamadai range. An official with the Forest Department said Sathishkumar and his two friends had …

Elephant sneaks into Coimbatore house, steals rice before calmly leaving without causing harm
2 months ago

Elephant sneaks into Coimbatore house, steals rice before calmly leaving without causing harm

Hindustan Times  

In a terrifying turn of events, a wild elephant made a surprise appearance at a house in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on the night of Saturday, January 18. A midnight intruder The male wild elephant wandered into the residential area of Therkkupalayam in Coimbatore, creating chaos and anxiety among the locals. The workers watched in silent alarm as the elephant’s trunk …

Wild elephant tries to sneak into house near Coimbatore for food, residents unhurt
2 months ago

Wild elephant tries to sneak into house near Coimbatore for food, residents unhurt

The Hindu  

A wild elephant broke into a house on Saturday, stealing several provisions, including rice. A wild elephant feeding on rice from a house near Periyanaickenpalayam in #Coimbatore on Saturday night. @THChennaipic.twitter.com/Z5FjjDVF8G — Wilson Thomas January 19, 2025 Forest Department officials said the incident occurred at Kennedy Thendral Avenue at Therkkuppalayam near Periyanaickenpalayam around 9 p.m. on Saturday. Earlier, a 74-year-old …

Wild elephant tramples woman to death in Kerala's Malappuram, second this month
2 months, 1 week ago

Wild elephant tramples woman to death in Kerala's Malappuram, second this month

New Indian Express  

MALAPPURAM: A 52-year-old woman, belonging to the Kattunayakan tribal community, was killed in a wild elephant attack on Wednesday. “There was a group of four wild elephants, including a tusker, a female elephant and baby elephants. The authorities assured the Uchakulam residents that a compound wall be built around their habitat for protection from wild animals. We appeal to the …

Irritated elephant runs after reckless man who repeatedly teases it. This happens next
2 months, 1 week ago

Irritated elephant runs after reckless man who repeatedly teases it. This happens next

Hindustan Times  

A video shared by IFS officer Parveen Kaswan shows an elephant chasing after a man in a hair-raising encounter that could frighten anyone watching. However, the forest officer posed a question to social media that might make you see the video in a different manner. The clip begins with a man running on a road in the middle of a …

Panic as wild elephants stray into densely populated Payam panchayat in Kannur
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Panic as wild elephants stray into densely populated Payam panchayat in Kannur

The Hindu  

Two wild elephants that strayed into densely populated areas of Payam panchayat in Irrity taluk triggered panic on Thursday, keeping the rapid response team, Forest department staff, and the police on high alert. Despite repeated efforts, the elephants continued to roam the area in Payam, Kariyal, Vattiyara, and Erumathadam prompting ADM C. Padmachandran Kurup to order a ban on public …

Elephant grabs man with trunk, tosses him into air at Kerala temple festival. Spine-chilling video
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elephant grabs man with trunk, tosses him into air at Kerala temple festival. Spine-chilling video

Hindustan Times  

As many as 17 people were injured, including one critically, when an elephant became agitated during the Puthiyangadi annual 'nercha' at the BP Angadi annual festival at a mosque in Kerala's Malappuram district late last night. The terrifying incident took place at the Puthiyangadi temple festival at Tirur, Kerala. Earlier this week,a 37-year-old tribal man succumbed to injuries after being …

Kerala 17 Injured After Elephant Goes On Rampage During Temple Festival In Putiyangadi
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala 17 Injured After Elephant Goes On Rampage During Temple Festival In Putiyangadi

ABP News  

Around 23 individuals suffered injuries after an elephant went on a rampage during a procession of a temple festival in Putiyangadi of Kerala on Wednesday morning. #Watch | Nearly 17 members suffered injuries after an elephant went on a rampage during a procession of a temple festival in Putiyangadi on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred as devotees gathered in large …

Elephant goes wild at Kerala mosque fest, 24 hurt in stampede
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elephant goes wild at Kerala mosque fest, 24 hurt in stampede

India Today  

An annual offering ceremony at the BP Angadi mosque in Tirur, Malappuram in Kerala, turned chaotic when an elephant suddenly went wild. The incident occurred around 12.30 am during the late-night proceedings of the traditional event, which typically draws large crowds. The BP Angadi mosque’s annual offering event is a longstanding tradition in the region. Local authorities and wildlife experts …

Wild elephant tramples tribal man to death in Kerala's Nilambur
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Wild elephant tramples tribal man to death in Kerala's Nilambur

New Indian Express  

MALAPPURAM: A 37-year-old man from Cholanaikkan community was killed in wild elephant attack in a forest region in Nilambur. Though the incident occurred around 6.45 pm on Saturday, Mani could be admitted to the Nilambur District Hospital only around 11 pm, as the attack took place deep inside the forest. With the assistance from forest officials, Mani was transported in …

Tribal man crushed to death by wild elephant in Kerala's Nilambur forest
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tribal man crushed to death by wild elephant in Kerala's Nilambur forest

Hindustan Times  

A 37-year-old tribal man lost his life after being trampled by a wild elephant while walking through a dense forest near Nilambur, police said on Sunday. Despite the sudden elephant attack, the others in the group, including two elders, three youth aged 18–19, and Mani's five-year-old child, managed to escape unhurt, according to locals. Meanwhile, Nilambur MLA P V Anvar …

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