Elephant carcass found in Sambalpur, electrocution suspected

Prameyanews English

Published By : Prameya News Bureau | March 04, 2020 IST

Sambalpur: Carcass of a tusker was found in a forest near Icchapal village under Sadar forest range in the district this morning. Forest officials suspected that the pachyderm died of electrocution after coming in contact with a live electric wire. Locals spotted the body and immediately informed the forest officials. “Preliminary investigation did not hint at poaching as the tusks of the animal were intact. Further investigation is continuing to ascertain the cause of death of the animal,” said a forest official.     As per official statistics as many as 246 elephants had died in the state between 2016-17 and 2018-19 due to accidental electrocution, disease, accidents involving trains and other vehicles, natural and other causes.

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