T.N. Forest Dept. launch probe as camp elephant collapses and dies
The Forest Department is investigating the unexpected death of a 40-year-old elephant named Cheran at the Abharanyam elephant camp. Cheran collapsed suddenly, prompting officials to conduct a postmortem and collect samples for analysis. Preliminary findings suggest that his internal organs were affected, and he may have been suffering from health issues prior to his death.
- ▪The elephant named Cheran collapsed at the Abharanyam elephant camp in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve.
- ▪Forest department officials are conducting an investigation into the cause of death.
- ▪Samples of Cheran's internal organs have been collected for further analysis.
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The Forest Department is investigating the sudden death of a 40-year-old captive elephant at the Abharanyam elephant camp in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) on Wednesday (May 20) morning.The elephant, identified as Cheran, is said to have suddenly collapsed on Wednesday, leading forest department officials to launch an investigation into the cause of death. A team of forest department staff, along with veterinarians from the forest department as well as department of animal husbandry’s Animal Disease Intelligence Unit reached the camp and were present at the time of postmortem of the animal.Speaking to The Hindu, M.G. Ganesan, Deputy Director of the MTR, said samples of the animal’s visceral organs have been collected for further analysis.
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