Wild tusker tramples elderly

Summary

An elderly man died after being trampled by a wild elephant from Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve in Saptari district.

Key Points
  • A 65-year-old man named Narayan Khang died after being trampled by a wild elephant in Saptari district.
  • The incident occurred while the man was visiting his paddy farm about one kilometer from his house.
  • The wild elephant came from Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve.
  • Wild tuskers from the reserve reportedly cause two to three human deaths annually.
  • The Area Police Office in Kanchanrup reported the attack.
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