Electrocution kills another tusker in Sambalpur district

SAMBALPUR: Live wires continued to claim lives of elephants in Sambalpur as a tusker reportedly died of electrocution near Jaduloisingh village in Jujumura block under Sadar Forest range on Wednesday.

Carcass of the tusker, aged around 20 years, was spotted by some villagers in the morning. On being informed, local forest officials reached the spot for investigation.

Divisional forest officer (DFO) Kalunge Gorakh Waman said the tusks of the elephant were intact. Electrocution appears to be the cause of the tusker’s death. An injury mark has been found near the trunk. A veterinary team conducted autopsy on the carcass in presence forest officials.