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A male elephant aged around 15 years was electrocuted by a high-tension wire near a tribal hamlet in Kunjapanai in Kotagiri. Forest veterinarians conducted a postmortem on the spot, and samples of its vital parts were sent for lab tests. The carcass was buried near the spot where it was found. ....
A poacher was held with a pair of elephant tusks in the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR) after a tusker was found dead in the Kumittapuram forest area. Efforts are underway to trace the other accused involved in the crime. ....
An elderly man was trampled to death by an elephant in Dholpur village near Kuladiha wildlife sanctuary in Balasore district. The incident occurred when a herd of elephants entered the village in search of food and one of them failed to return. This tragic event highlights the ongoing human-elephant conflict in the region. ....
A 45-year-old worker was killed and two others injured in an explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Salem district. The incident occurred at Kadambur near Attur. The deceased has been identified as A Rajamanickam. The injured victims were immediately transported to the government hospital in Attur town for treatment. Chief minister MK Stalin conveyed his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the grieving families. ....
Heavy showers in the Nilgiris over the past week have replenished streams inside the forest, effectively addressing concerns over the availability of water for wild animals in summer. The Mudumalai Tiger Reserve now has enough water to cater to the needs of wild animals, as all water sources, including artificial water bodies, have sufficient water. The water levels are back to normal in the forests after the rain. ....