Farmer killed in wild elephant attack near Thalavadi
A 62-year-old farmer was killed by a wild elephant while attempting to protect his crops in Erode district. Local forest officials and police have initiated an inquiry following the incident.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the increasing frequency of human-wildlife conflict in rural agricultural regions.
A 62-year-old farmer was trampled to death by a wild elephant that entered his farm at Kamaianpuram village near Thalavadi in Erode district early Sunday morning.
According to the officials, the deceased, Basavachetty, was cultivating turmeric, potato and maize on his five-acre farm. Around 2 a.m., he noticed a lone elephant entering the field and attempted to drive it away by flashing a torchlight. The elephant suddenly chased him and trampled him to death.
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