Elephant tramples man to death

Madikeri, Karnataka, Oct 18 (UNI) In a bizarre incident, an elephant being chased by villagers and forest personnel trampled to death a farmer at Ankanalli near Shanivarsanthe.

Police said Suresh (36) was working in his field along with his brother when an elephant and calf, fearing the drums and crackers used by the chasers, ran towards Suresh and trampled him to death on the spot on Monday. The elephant had strayed from its herd with its calf.

Kodagu Assistant Conservator of Forests Alexander presented a cheque for Rs one lakh to the family of the deceased.

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