Dhenkanal: In a tragic incident, two elephants were found dead in Dhenkanal district on Saturday, sparking concern among wildlife lovers.
According to reports, the carcasses were found near Godarbili village under Kamakhyanagar West Range in Dhenkanal district.
Preliminary investigation by the Forest Department suggests that the elephants may have died due to group infighting. The deceased include a female elephant and her calf. The forest department said the female elephant was around 10 years old, while the calf was about 6 months old.
Locals said a herd of 38 elephants has been creating havoc in the area for the last four to five days, damaging crops and properties. The death of two elephants has created a stir among animal lovers.
On being informed, a forest department team rushed to the spot, cordoned off the area and started a detailed investigation. The exact cause of death will be clear only after the post-mortem examination report.
Further investigation is underway.
