Wildlife officer killed by elephant

20 July 2013 08:47 am Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 6 Bookmark

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A wildlife officer attached to the Lunugamwehera wildlife office was killed by an elephant last night when he tried to chase it away, the Wildlife Department said.

The tragedy had occurred when he went to a village near the Lunugamwehera National Park with another officer to chase away the elephant following information received to the office that an elephant had entered the village.

The department said he had a fire arm with him but the elephant that was hiding in a thicket had attacked and crushed him to death.(Ajithalal Shanthaudaya)

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Eva Saturday, 20 July 2013 08:59 AM

That is what happens when you are wicked to Animals. They take their Revenged be kind to them they will too.

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hrm Saturday, 20 July 2013 10:08 AM

You have to think how dangerous job these guys were doing 11 PM in the night to save some villagers who they doesn't even know. It's not like being in front of a PC and commenting about animal welfare.

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sobers Saturday, 20 July 2013 10:14 AM

He is dead, Deepest sympathies to the family. His family needs to be looked after and a good sum should be paid as compensation.

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Miaman Saturday, 20 July 2013 07:57 PM

This is what happens when you clear jungles without proper planning

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KaluSudha Saturday, 20 July 2013 08:14 PM

R.I.P

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The cool guy Sunday, 21 July 2013 03:56 AM

R.I.P sir, your sacrifice must be honored

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