Rampaging Elephant 'Dhruve' to be Sedated, Tusk Trimmed, and Fitted with New Radio Collar
Summary
The rogue elephant 'Dhruve' in Chitwan, responsible for 25 deaths, will be sedated for tusk trimming and fitted with a new radio collar to enhance monitoring and prevent further human casualties.
Key Points
- The rogue elephant 'Dhruve' has caused 25 human deaths and will be sedated for tusk trimming and a new radio collar installation.
- Dhruve recently killed a mother and her son in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-23.
- This elephant has been under monitoring and had its tusks trimmed two years ago as well as fitted with collars before.
- Authorities are preparing to rebuild houses destroyed by the elephant and are improving tracking with a new radio collar device.
