Dubare tragedy: State imposes 100-ft safety buffer around elephants
In response to a tragic incident at the Dubare Elephant Camp, the state has implemented a 100-foot safety buffer for tourists observing elephants. This directive prohibits close interactions, including taking photographs or feeding the elephants. The Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment has also mandated the creation of a Standard Operating Procedure to enhance safety measures at all elephant camps.
- ▪A woman tourist was killed during a clash between two elephants at the Dubare Elephant Camp.
- ▪Tourists must maintain a minimum distance of 100 feet from elephants during bathing activities.
- ▪The state will implement a Standard Operating Procedure for safety at all elephant camps.
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Following the fatal incident at the Dubare Elephant Camp that claimed the life of a woman tourist, Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Eshwar B. Khandre on Monday directed that tourists should not be allowed near elephants and must maintain a minimum distance of 100 feet while watching elephant bathing activities at all elephant camps across the State. The directive will come into effect from Tuesday.The Minister also ordered the framing of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for tourist safety at all elephant camps and instructed the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden to tighten safety measures.The move follows the incident at the Dubare Elephant Camp near Kushalnagar in Kodagu district, where two captive elephants clashed during a bathing session,…
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