Wildlife / Fear Grips Andharua Residents as Injured Elephant Roams Near Human Habitation
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An injured tusker with a serious wound on its left leg has been roaming near human habitation in Andharua on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar since Wednesday night.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 17: Fear has gripped residents in Andharua outskirts of Bhubaneswar after an injured tusker was spotted roaming outside the forest near human habitation since last night, a source said on Thursday.
According to the source, the elephant has sustained a serious injury to its left leg and has remained in an area around 200 metres from the road for a considerable period, raising concern among locals.
The presence of the injured elephant close to habitation has heightened apprehension among residents, particularly over its unpredictable movement. Locals are worried that the tusker could move towards residential areas at any time.
Forest Team Monitors Elephant
A team from Forest Department has reached the spot and is keeping a close watch on the elephant’s movements. Officials are also taking steps to assess its health condition and provide necessary treatment.
As the tusker is injured and remains outside the forest, officials are monitoring its movement to prevent any potential conflict with people in the area.
According to the source, the elephant has sustained a serious injury to its left leg and has remained in an area around 200 metres from the road for a considerable period, raising concern among locals.
The presence of the injured elephant close to habitation has heightened apprehension among residents, particularly over its unpredictable movement. Locals are worried that the tusker could move towards residential areas at any time.
Forest Team Monitors Elephant
A team from Forest Department has reached the spot and is keeping a close watch on the elephant’s movements. Officials are also taking steps to assess its health condition and provide necessary treatment.
As the tusker is injured and remains outside the forest, officials are monitoring its movement to prevent any potential conflict with people in the area.
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Cause Of Injury Under Probe
The circumstances behind the injury to the elephant’s left leg remain unclear. The Forest Department has begun an investigation to determine whether the tusker was injured in an accident or whether there was another cause behind the injury.
Officials are also working on a plan to safely move the elephant back into the forest once its condition and movements are assessed.
The Forest Department has advised locals to maintain a safe distance from the elephant and remain alert. Officials are closely monitoring the situation as the tusker’s movement could change at any time.
The exact cause of the injury is expected to become clear after the investigation.
Cause Of Injury Under Probe
The circumstances behind the injury to the elephant’s left leg remain unclear. The Forest Department has begun an investigation to determine whether the tusker was injured in an accident or whether there was another cause behind the injury.
Officials are also working on a plan to safely move the elephant back into the forest once its condition and movements are assessed.
The Forest Department has advised locals to maintain a safe distance from the elephant and remain alert. Officials are closely monitoring the situation as the tusker’s movement could change at any time.
The exact cause of the injury is expected to become clear after the investigation.