Wild Elephant found dead in Udayapur
Summary
An adult male wild elephant known locally as Sano Dare was found dead in a paddy field in Belka Municipality-1, Udayapur. Officials said the cause of death will be confirmed after a post-mortem by the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve.
Key Points
- An adult male wild elephant was found dead in a paddy field in Belka Municipality-1, Udayapur.
- The elephant, locally known as 'Sano Dare', was estimated to be 20–25 years old and had been living around the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve for over a year.
- Officials suspect natural causes, but the exact cause will be confirmed after a post-mortem examination.
- The Division Forest Office in Udayapur and the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve are involved in determining the cause of death.
