After three people died in attacks by elephants in Kerala in the last three weeks, local authorities hope hundreds of new cameras and intense patrolling will help combat the problem, which has sparked protests.
According to locals, the victim, Paul, was on his way to work in the Kuruva Island eco-tourism project when he came in front of a wild elephant which instantly attacked him. Elephant Attack in Wayanad: Eco-Tourism Worker Trampled to Death by Wild Tusker in Kerala; Second Death in Less Than a Week.
Forest Department officials told IANS that both legs of Mani were fractured in the wild tusker attack. The Forest Department sources revealed that Mani was on official duty when the wild tusker attacked him. Elephant Attack in Kerala: Forest Department Watcher Injured After Being Attacked by Wild Elephant in Idukki.