The Telegraph
February 16, 2007
Guwahati, Feb. 15 (PTI): An ailing female elephant abandoned by her herd died near Amchang wildlife sanctuary at Sonapur on the fringes of Guwahati, forest department sources here today said.
The forest officials, along with a veterinary surgeon, rushed to the site but despite their best efforts, the elephant died yesterday, sources said.
Guwahati wildlife division sources said the elephant was probably sick for quite a while, prompting her herd to abandon her. On Monday, the animal was spotted by villagers near Amchang. Deaths of elephants have become a major concern for government.
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