A man was severely injured in an elephant attack while on his morning walk from Somayanur to Kalaiyanur near Coimbatore. The incident occurred early morning, highlighting the ongoing human-wildlife conflict in the region.
Coimbatore: A man was critically injured in a wild elephant attack while on his morning walk from Somayanur to Kalaiyanur near Coimbatore. The victim, identified as Ganesan, is currently undergoing treatment at Coimbatore Government Hospital.
The incident occurred around 5:30 AM on September 11, when Ganesan encountered a lone wild elephant on his regular walking route. The elephant, which had been causing disturbances in the area, attacked Ganesan, resulting in a fractured arm and other severe injuries.
Forest department officials, who were monitoring the area due to recent elephant sightings, immediately rushed to the scene. They rescued Ganesan and arranged for his transport to the Coimbatore Government Hospital via a 108 ambulance for urgent medical attention.
This attack is the latest in a series of human-elephant conflicts that have been plaguing the outskirts of Coimbatore for the past few months. Areas such as Marudamalai, Onapppalayam, Thaliyur, Kembanur, Vandikaranur, Kuppepalayam, Viraliyur, Alandurai, Kanuvai, and Thadagam have witnessed frequent incursions by herds of wild elephants, including those with calves.
Previously, these elephants were known to damage agricultural lands, feeding on and trampling crops such as coconut shoots, areca nut, castor seeds, tomatoes, and corn. However, with the recent installation of solar-powered electric fences around cultivated areas, the elephants have begun entering villages and roaming the streets.
Local farmers have expressed their concern over the recurring incidents and have urged the forest department to take permanent measures to drive the elephants back into the forest areas. They fear that without proper action, such unfortunate events may continue to occur, putting more lives at risk.
The forest department has been implementing various strategies to prevent elephants from entering residential areas and causing damage. However, this recent attack underscores the need for more effective and long-term solutions to mitigate the human-elephant conflict in the region.
As Ganesan receives treatment, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by communities living on the fringes of forest areas and the delicate balance required in human-wildlife coexistence.
The incident occurred around 5:30 AM on September 11, when Ganesan encountered a lone wild elephant on his regular walking route. The elephant, which had been causing disturbances in the area, attacked Ganesan, resulting in a fractured arm and other severe injuries.
Forest department officials, who were monitoring the area due to recent elephant sightings, immediately rushed to the scene. They rescued Ganesan and arranged for his transport to the Coimbatore Government Hospital via a 108 ambulance for urgent medical attention.
This attack is the latest in a series of human-elephant conflicts that have been plaguing the outskirts of Coimbatore for the past few months. Areas such as Marudamalai, Onapppalayam, Thaliyur, Kembanur, Vandikaranur, Kuppepalayam, Viraliyur, Alandurai, Kanuvai, and Thadagam have witnessed frequent incursions by herds of wild elephants, including those with calves.
Previously, these elephants were known to damage agricultural lands, feeding on and trampling crops such as coconut shoots, areca nut, castor seeds, tomatoes, and corn. However, with the recent installation of solar-powered electric fences around cultivated areas, the elephants have begun entering villages and roaming the streets.
Local farmers have expressed their concern over the recurring incidents and have urged the forest department to take permanent measures to drive the elephants back into the forest areas. They fear that without proper action, such unfortunate events may continue to occur, putting more lives at risk.
The forest department has been implementing various strategies to prevent elephants from entering residential areas and causing damage. However, this recent attack underscores the need for more effective and long-term solutions to mitigate the human-elephant conflict in the region.
As Ganesan receives treatment, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by communities living on the fringes of forest areas and the delicate balance required in human-wildlife coexistence.