Female elephant dies from suspected electrocution near Kerala’s Peechi wildlife sanctuary

Thrissur: A female elephant was found dead, likely due to electrocution, near a tribal colony close to the Peechi wildlife sanctuary, according to forest officials on Tuesday.

Residents found the tusker near an electric fence at Maniyankinar in the morning and immediately informed the forest department. While electrocution is suspected as the cause of death, officials stated that this will be confirmed only after a post-mortem examination.

Electric fences are installed in various areas of the state to protect crops and property from wild animals, including elephants, that frequently enter human settlements.

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