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2 sources·Updated 1h ago

Elephant dies after contacting illegal electric fence

An elderly man was released on bail after being charged with killing a wild elephant using an illegal electric fence in Rathkida, Eastern Sri Lanka. The incident occurred near Banagama and the deceased elephant was found dead following contact with the illegally powered wire.

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  • NewsWire English·1h agoMan released on bail over alleged killing of wild elephant with illegal electric fence
  • Ceylon Today·8h ago15-Year-Old Elephant Killed by Unlawful Electric Fence; Landowner Arrested

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People
  • R.G.L.P.K. Ranatunga·
  • Indika Ranatunga·
  • Mahiyanganaya
Organisations
  • Mahiyanganaya Magistrate's Court·
  • Ulhitiya Range Forest Office
Places
  • Kudawila·
  • Rathkinda Wildlife Beat area·
  • Eastern Wildlife Zone·
  • Girandurukotte·
  • United Kingdom·
  • Baenapura·
  • Rathkinda·
  • Banagama

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First reported
Nov 9, 10:21 AM
Latest update
Nov 9, 5:45 PM

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