Sunday, March 15, 2009

Elephant calf found dead near Masanjore dam

Times of India
13 Mar 2009

DUMKA: An elephant calf has been found dead near Masanjore dam, about 30 km from district headquarters. Forest officials are trying to find out whether the death was normal or not.

Villagers at Chandan Pahari and Dhowadangal informed the forest department about the dead calf, which was surrounded by a herd of 14 elephants.

"Things will be clear only after an autopsy is conducted and a report is obtained," DFO Awadh Bihari Singh said

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