Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Fisherman Killed by Elephant in Sirumugai Backwaters
Imagine a fisherman named George who was sleeping on a small piece of land in a river.
While he was sleeping, a wild elephant walked into the water and came to where he was.
The elephant accidentally stepped on George, and he sadly passed away.
The other fishermen with George were able to escape by swimming away.
Now, officials are telling fishermen to stay away from that area at night to be safe.
George's family is getting some money to help them.
A fisherman was killed by a wild elephant in the Bhavani Sagar backwaters.
The incident occurred near Mayilmokkai within the Sirumugai forest range.
The victim, identified as A George, was sleeping on a patch of land in the river.
The elephant waded through the water and trampled George.
Forest officials have instructed fishermen to avoid the area and provided initial compensation.
- Who
- A fisherman named A George alias Chelladurai
- What
- A fisherman was trampled to death by a wild elephant
- When
- In the early hours of Wednesday
- Where
- Bhavani Sagar backwaters at Mayilmokkai, Sirumugai forest range.
- Why
- The elephant entered the patch of land where the fisherman was sleeping.
- Victim
- A George alias Chelladurai
- Location
- Mayilmokkai, Sirumugai forest range
- Time
- Early hours of Wednesday
- Activity
- Fishing
- Compensation
- Rs 50,000 initial, Rs 9.50 lakh remaining