Famous Wild Elephant 'Ronaldo' Found Dead in Chitwan National Park
Summary
The famous wild bull elephant Ronaldo has been found dead in Chitwan National Park, with an electric wire discovered in his mouth during the post-mortem. Park officials have launched an investigation into whether he died from electrocution.
Key Points
- The wild bull elephant Ronaldo was found dead in the Sauraha-Khorsor area of Chitwan National Park and was cremated according to religious rites.
- An electric wire was found in Ronaldo's mouth during the post-mortem, raising suspicion of electrocution as the cause of death.
- Chitwan National Park has launched an investigation and deployed the army to prevent journalists from photographing or filming the carcass.
- Ronaldo was a well-known elephant in the Sauraha-Khorsor area and fathered many calves at the Elephant Breeding and Training Center in Khorsor.
