Tamil Nadu tourist dies after being caught in clash between two elephants at Dubare Elephant Camp in Karnataka
A tourist from Tamil Nadu died after being caught in a clash between two elephants at Dubare Elephant Camp in Karnataka. The incident has prompted the state government to review safety measures and consider stricter regulations for visitors. Officials are investigating the circumstances of the accident to prevent future occurrences.
- ▪The victim, identified as Tulasi, was watching elephants being bathed when the incident occurred.
- ▪Two captive elephants got into a tussle, leading to Tulasi being trapped beneath one of them.
- ▪The government is moving towards tighter safety measures at elephant camps and wildlife tourism centers.
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A tourist from Tamil Nadu died after being caught in a clash between two captive elephants at the popular Dubare Elephant Camp near Kushalnagar in Kodagu district on Monday (May 18, 2026), prompting the State government to initiate a safety review and consider stricter regulations for visitors interacting with elephants.The victim, identified as Tulasi (33), was reportedly watching the elephants being bathed in the Cauvery river when the incident occurred at the camp, one of Kodagu’s major tourist attractions that houses several captive elephants. With 300 elephants outside forests, Karnataka fast-tracks rehab planAccording to officials, captive elephants Kanjan and Marthanda got into a tussle during a bathing session at the camp.
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