TN: Tiger, elephant found dead at sanctuary

Udagamandalam, Sep 1: Deaths of a tiger and an elephant on a single day, at Mudumalai Wild Life Sanctuary have shocked the Forest officials and the wild life lovers alike.

In the first incident, forest officials found the carcass of a tiger near the Elephant Camp, with its hind leg injured.

Adding to the shock, a 15-year-old female elephant was found dead in a case of suspected electrocution. Officials said the pachyderm might have come into contact with charged fences near tourist lodges.

Both carcasses were buried after conducting post-mortem.

UNI