Elephant found dead near Athirappilly waterfall

The 3-day-old carcass of the elephant was found a km near Chinnakalar by forest officials. Photo: Manorama

Thrissur: A female elephant was found dead near Valapara upstream Athirappily-Vazhachal waterfall Wednesday.

The 3-day-old carcass of the elephant was found a km near Chinnakalar by forest officials.

It is suspected that the it sustained injuries in a fight between elephants. There were deep wounds on its head and back, that is believed to have caused the death.

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