PM2 Makna elephant which destroyed 45 houses, they said it will be captured and shifted as soon as it returns, as it had gone to the Kerala state border.
The Nilgiris: More than 45 houses were demolished and damaged in Gudalur and surrounding areas. An order was issued yesterday to capture and transfer the PM-2 Makna elephant, which was responsible for the loss of life of an elderly woman named Pappathi on the November 19th.
Following this, the work to capture the elephant has begun. Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Field Director Venkatesh led by a team of veterinary doctors are out to capture the elephant.
Makna elephant's characteristics, including the ways in which it goes have been analysed. Accordingly, forest department personnel and anti-poaching guards engaged in catching the elephant have chalked out a strategy.
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Field Director Venkatesh said that “discussions have been held with forest department personnel who have been monitoring the Makna elephant for more than two years. Based on the information provided by them, steps will be taken to capture the elephant.
The elephant would be captured and shifted when the right conditions were in place. The forest department, which has experience in catching wild elephants in areas including Coimbatore, is involved in this task.”
Following this, the work to capture the elephant has begun. Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Field Director Venkatesh led by a team of veterinary doctors are out to capture the elephant.
Makna elephant's characteristics, including the ways in which it goes have been analysed. Accordingly, forest department personnel and anti-poaching guards engaged in catching the elephant have chalked out a strategy.
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Field Director Venkatesh said that “discussions have been held with forest department personnel who have been monitoring the Makna elephant for more than two years. Based on the information provided by them, steps will be taken to capture the elephant.
The elephant would be captured and shifted when the right conditions were in place. The forest department, which has experience in catching wild elephants in areas including Coimbatore, is involved in this task.”