Barahakshetra: A wild elephant has been found dead in a maize field near the Kaushiki community forest at Barahakshetra in Sunsari. Locals discovered the elephant early in the morning and informed the authorities.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Mayor of Barahakshetra Municipality Ramesh Karki stated that the elephant is a male, estimated to be between five to seven years old. The cause of death remains unknown at this time.
The District Forest Office in Sunsari, in collaboration with the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve team, is currently investigating to determine the circumstances surrounding the elephant’s death, as mentioned by Mayor Karki.