Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Elephant Deaths Raise Concern in Digboi Forest Range
In Digboi, India, three elephants have died in just over a month.
The latest was a female elephant found with injuries and a possible tumor.
Officials are concerned about the deaths of these wild animals in the region.
A forest official mentioned alerting superiors about an ill elephant needing treatment.
The deaths have caused worry among people who care about the local wildlife, and they want to understand why this is happening and what can be done to prevent more elephant deaths.
A female elephant carcass was found in the Jagun forest range of Digboi division.
This marks the third elephant death in the division within the last 32 days.
The elephant, estimated to be in its 40s, showed injury marks and a visible tumor.
Wildlife activists express serious concern about the recurring elephant deaths.
A forest official reported they had previously alerted senior officers about a potentially ill elephant.
- Who
- A female elephant, forest officials, and wildlife activists.
- What
- A female elephant was found dead, marking the third elephant death in 32 days.
- When
- The latest elephant carcass was discovered on Monday morning.
- Where
- Kotha Gaon under Jagun forest range of Digboi division in Tinsukia district.
- Why
- The cause of death is suspected to be illness, with injury marks and a tumor observed.
Wildlife Activists
Forest Officials
Concern
Wildlife Activists
Concerned about the increasing deaths of elephants.
Forest Officials
N/A
- Location
- Digboi, Tinsukia district, India
- Number of Deaths
- 3 elephants
- Timeframe
- 32 days
- Cause
- Suspected illness and injuries
- Age of Elephant
- Approximately 40 years old