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Other workers at the site noticed the elephant attack and managed to drive the animal away.
Soaring temperatures are causing captive elephants in Kerala to become psychologically stressed and more prone to violent outbursts ('running amok') during the festival season.
Wild elephants are repeatedly destroying solar fences in Aralam, particularly in the Block 10 Kottappara region.
The project is headed by the Wildlife Trust of India and the Dublin Zoo in association with the forest department.
A man died from an elephant attack in Gudalur while preparing for a temple festival; protests followed, with residents alleging system failures and arrests occurring.
The Kerala High Court seeks government response on a PIL alleging mistreatment of elephants during temple festivals.
Born on the eve of Vishu in the forests of Abbanur, the calf has been named Vishnu by forest officials.
The elephants, which strayed into the inhabited area, also destroyed crops in nearby agricultural fields, raising concerns among local residents.
The incident happened when a herd of elephants entered a residential property, and one charged at forest officials before injuring itself.
Wild animals, including tuskers, had frequently strayed into the plant in the past, often causing damage.
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