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Urgent treatment begins for Tusker Kawanthissa in Galgamuwa
Wildlife authorities have commenced urgent veterinary treatment for a wound on the front right leg of the elephant known as
Summary
The operation involved a special wildlife team led by veterinary surgeons, wildlife officers and special medical teams. The operation is being carried out with the intervention of Environment Minister Dhammika Patabendi and the Ministry Secretary, while veterinary teams are acting on the instructions of Veterinary Director Dr.
What this story is about
People
- Dhammika Patabendi
- Adasuriya
- Ganga
Organisations
- Department of Wildlife Conservation2
- Nikaweratiya Veterinary Unit
- Ministry of Environment
Places
- Galgamuwa2
- Usgala Siyambalangamuwa Wewa
Keywords
- treatment2
- begins2
- urgent2
- kawanthissa
- kavantissa
- elephant
- roaming
- tusker
- wound
- leg
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