Elephant dies due to electrocution in Assam

Guwahati | Sunday | 24th October, 2021

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Guwahati, Oct 24 (PTI) An adult female elephant died due to electrocution in Golaghat district of Assam on Sunday, a state government official said.The incident took place around 4 am, and signs of burns owing to electrocution were visible, he said.A forest official said an electric post of 11 KV line was found tilted in Dholagaon Pathar near the carcass of the elephant, aged around 18 years, according to a government release.A post-mortem examination has been conducted, it added.

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