Female elephant dies after becoming trapped in slush at Erode reservoir

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  A female wild elephant died after becoming trapped in slush at Gunderipallam reservoir in Erode district.

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  The elephant, estimated to be 35 to 40 years old, became trapped on the night of October 10.

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  Forest Department and fire and rescue personnel freed the elephant using ropes, belts and vehicles, including an excavator.

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  The exhausted animal received veterinary treatment and was monitored overnight but died in the early hours of October 12.

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  The reservoir’s water level had receded after a lack of adequate rainfall, leaving dry stretches and slushy areas around its edge.

Who

A female wild elephant, estimated to be 35 to 40 years old.

What

It became trapped in slush and died despite rescue efforts and treatment.

When

It became trapped on the night of October 10, 2026, and died in the early hours of October 12.

Where

Gunderipallam reservoir, in the T.N. Palayam Forest Range of Erode district.

Why

It came to drink water and became stuck in slush. The reservoir’s water level had receded after inadequate rainfall.

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