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Five trampled by elephants in Jharkhand
Five people, including two women, were trampled to death by wild elephants in Jharkhand.
One of them, Amit Kumar Rajwar, was trying to take selfies and videos with a herd of eight elephants.
Forest officials had warned people not to get too close to the elephants.
There are 42 elephants roaming the forests near Ramgarh and Bokaro districts, and teams are monitoring their movements to prevent more accidents.
Another similar incident happened in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district.
Experts say elephants give warning signals before charging, but people often don't recognize these signs.
Five people, including two women, were trampled to death by wild elephants in Jharkhand over 24 hours.
Amit Kumar Rajwar (32) was trampled in Ramgarh while attempting to take selfies and videos with a herd of eight elephants.
Forest officials are tracking the movement of 42 elephants in multiple herds in the border areas of Ramgarh and Bokaro districts.
Two quick response teams (QRTs) and forest guards are monitoring the situation to prevent further casualties.
A similar incident occurred in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, where a young man was trampled to death by an elephant.
- Who
- Five people, including two women and Amit Kumar Rajwar (32)
- What
- Trampled to death by wild elephants in separate incidents
- When
- Over the past 24 hours (Tuesday and Wednesday)
- Where
- Ramgarh and Ranchi districts, Jharkhand
- Why
- Approached wild elephants, including one incident while attempting to take selfies and videos
Human Safety
Wildlife Conservation
Approach to Wildlife
Human Safety
People should maintain a safe distance from wild animals to avoid conflicts.
Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife should be protected, and human encroachment into their habitats should be minimized.
- Victims
- Five people, including two women and Amit Kumar Rajwar (32)
- Location of Incidents
- Ramgarh and Ranchi districts, Jharkhand
- Number of Elephants Involved
- 42 elephants in multiple herds
- Date of Incidents
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Forest Officials' Response
- Two quick response teams (QRTs) and forest guards tracking elephant herds
- Similar Incident Location
- Mayurbhanj district, Odisha
Sources
Horrifying video: Jharkhand man trampled to death while taking selfies with a herd of wild elephants
2 women among 5 trampled to death by wild elephants in Jharkhand
Jharkhand: 2 Women Among 5 People Trampled To Death By Wild Elephants In Ramgarh & Ranchi Districts
Five trampled by elephants in Jharkhand, one while recording selfies near roaming herd - Telegraph India
