Wild tusker tramples elderly
Summary
An elderly man in Saptari district was trampled to death by a wild elephant from Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve while visiting his paddy farm.
Key Points
- A 65-year-old man named Narayan Khang was trampled by a wild elephant in Saptari district.
- The incident occurred near his paddy farm about one kilometer away from his home in Kanchanrup Municipality-5.
- Wild tuskers from Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve have reportedly caused two to three human fatalities annually in the area.
- Local police confirmed the attack and the death of the elderly man on Thursday afternoon.
