Sunday, 24 February 2013

Two elephants found dead

Two elephants were found dead in the Sathyamangalam forests here in the last two days. The carcass of a female elephant was found in a private farm land on Saturday.

Another female elephant was found dead in Bhavanisagar forest range. Samples have been sent to laboratory to know whether it has died of anthrax, said A. Venkatesh, Conservator of Forests.