Sullia: An elephant calf aged around one year was found dead in a plantation at Harladka in Thodikana village of Sullia taluk, raising concern among local residents.
The calf was found in the plantation belonging to Chandrashekar at Harladka. According to reports, a herd of wild elephants from the Bhagamandala reserve forest had entered the plantation and damaged coffee and banana crops.
Calf suspected to have fallen on elevated terrain
The plantation is situated on elevated terrain, and the calf is believed to have slipped and fallen while the herd was returning towards the forest.
It is also suspected that other elephants in the herd may have trampled the calf, resulting in its death. However, the exact circumstances surrounding the incident have not yet been established.
Incident raises concern among residents
The death has drawn attention to the movement of wild elephants into plantations in the area, where their presence can result in crop damage and other concerns for local residents.
The calf’s death is yet to be conclusively explained, and the precise cause remains unknown.