Adult tusker dies of intestinal worms

Erode: An adult tusker was found dead in the reserve forest in the district on Wednesday. Forest officials said the tusker died due to intestinal worms.

The carcass of the elephant was found by forest staff during their routine patrol in Chellampalayam beat of South Bargur reserve forest area near Andhiyur on Wednesday. They informed the senior officials, who visited the spot and conducted inquiries.

Later, an autopsy was performed and it revealed that the elephant died to intestinal infections. The carcass was left behind for other wild animals to feed on, said a forest officer.

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