Tusker comes in contact with electric fence, dies

According to the Forest Department, the elephant aged around 25 years had come out of the forest cover near Thalavadi in search of food. It had ventured into a corn field belonging to Rangaraj of Sujilkarai village.

“Rangaraj had raised an illegal electric fence to prevent wild boars from raiding his field during night hours. Unfortunately, the jumbo suffered a shock when it came in contact with the fence,” said a department personnel.

Farmers, who found the elephant dead on Friday morning, had informed the Forest Department, following which a team of staff led by Kermalam Forest Range officer Murali rushed to the spot and held inquiries.

A post-mortem was performed, and the carcass of the animal was buried in the area. The Forest Department has arrested Rangaraj.Further inquiries are on.