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Kumki elephants join search for wild animal in BRT Tiger Reserve

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Forest officials are using trained elephants and surveillance equipment to track a wild animal that killed a man in BRT Tiger Reserve.

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  • Two trained elephants from Dubare Elephant Camp are assisting the Forest Department in searching for a wild animal that killed a 65-year-old man.
  • The victim died in a field in Sanegala village on September 14.
  • Authorities have deployed thermal drones, camera traps, and cages while sending samples for forensic analysis.
  • Local residents are being urged to exercise caution and avoid isolated areas.

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Named India · Basavanna · Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple Tiger Reserve · BRT Tiger Foundation Fund · Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology · C. Puttarangashetty · Dubare Elephant Camp · Forest Department · Sunil Bose

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