Elephants show solidarity

The Statesmen
October 20, 2008

ROURKELA, Oct. 20: The recent death of an elephant due to electrocution near Sanchebahal jungle some 10 kilometres away from Bamra also displayed a rare glimpse of the solidarity by pachyderms.
The elephant which was electrocuted when its trunk touched a high tension wire hanging about 7 feet above the ground was surrounded by a herd of elephants soon after its death.
Even though forest officials rushed to the spot upon getting information about the elephant’s death they were surprised to see as many as 18 elephants surrounding the dead pachyderm. The herd had gathered around the dead animal and was in no mood to budge. Residents of nearby villages tried to drive away the herd in vain. The herd remained at the spot for a whole day before finally moving away late the next night.

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