Jumbo scare grips Palakkad village again

PALAKKAD: Fear has gripped Arangottukulambu area in Malampuzha as
wild elephants returned to human habitats on Friday and raided crops.

Forest department officials burst crackers and threw fire balls to drive
away the three wild elephants that returned to the area. They have now
crossed the Korayar River and went to the Valiyeri forest area but they
may return any time, residents said.

Last year, a farmer was killed by wild elephants at his rubber farm at
Arangottukulambu and attacked two women. Last week, another farmer
had a narrow escape from attack by wild elephants at Akkakunnu near
Walayar.

Residents said that three wild tuskers were camping in Arangottukulambu area for the past couple of months.

The elephants raided paddy, plantain and coconut cultivation.

The elephants also destroyed water pipes used for irrigation purposes and pumping motors in farms.

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