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Female Wild Elephant Found Dead Near Valparai; Digestive Issues Suspected

SimpliCity News Team · 16 Jul 2026

Coimbatore: Pollachi: An eight-year-old female wild elephant was found dead in a private estate within the Manampalli Forest Range of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve near Pollachi on Wednesday. Preliminary findings from the post-mortem examination suggest that the animal may have succumbed to a severe digestive disorder that left it unable to consume food, leading to a gradual deterioration in its health.

The carcass was discovered by frontline forest personnel during a routine patrol at Murugan Estate in Compartment No. 5, which falls under the Private Forests Division of the Manampalli Forest Range. Senior Forest Department officials were immediately informed and rushed to the location.

The post-mortem examination was conducted at the site by a veterinary team led by Pollachi Assistant Veterinary Surgeon Meyyarasan. The examination was carried out in the presence of the Deputy Director of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, the Manampalli Forest Range Officer, and Ganesan, a volunteer with the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF).

According to the preliminary post-mortem report, the elephant had been suffering from a serious digestive ailment that prevented it from consuming food, resulting in a gradual decline in its health and eventual death.

To determine the precise cause of death, officials collected samples from the animal’s vital organs and sent them to a forensic laboratory for detailed analysis. The carcass was subsequently buried within the forest in accordance with standard wildlife conservation protocols.

Forest Department officials have initiated a detailed investigation into the incident. The exact cause of death will be confirmed once the forensic examination reports are received.

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Female Wild Elephant Found Dead Near Valparai; Digestive Issues Suspected

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