Idukki: In a tragic incident, a tribal youth died in an elephant attack in Idukki on Sunday. The deceased is Kannan (47), a resident of Tangukudi, Chinnakanal here.

The elephant trampled Kannan on the route between Tangukudi and Chempakathozhu. Hearing the commotion, residents chased off the elephant. However, Kannan succumbed to his injuries while being transported to Adimaly Taluk Hospital.

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