Rouge elephant captured

A rogue elephant that caused much havoc in several villages in Welikanda and its environs
was captured early yesterday by the Wildlife Conservators.

A team of Wildlife officials under the guidance of Veterinary Surgeon Dr. Sameera Kalingu

Arachchi carried out the raid and captured the rogue elephant roaming in Aselapura in Welikanda.

Wildlife officers said that the beast that roamed into the human habitats had
claimed the lives of several people and destroyed houses and property.

Officials said the rogue elephant would be released into a wildlife zone away from human
habitats.

The rogue elephant would be released into a wildlife zone away from human habitats

Please credit and share this article with others using this link:
https://www.pressreader.com/sri-lanka/daily-mirror-sri-lanka/20181016/281599536466295