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Tragic Elephant Electrocution Highlights Growing Human-Wildlife Conflict in Coimbatore
Oct 24, 2025 11:44 am CST
A 25-year-old elephant died after knocking down an electric pole in Coimbatore's Thondamuthur area, highlighting escalating human-wildlife conflicts in the region. Forest officials confirmed the animal wandered from its habitat into farmland where it encountered the high-voltage pole. This incident occurs amid increasing reports of elephants entering residential areas, prompting authorities to implement enhanced safety measures and monitoring systems.
Caught on Camera: Tiger Attacks Farmer in Karnataka as Villagers Flee to Trees for Safety
Oct 17, 2025 11:51 am CST
A terrifying tiger attack in Karnataka's Mysuru district was captured on video showing villagers climbing trees to escape while a 34-year-old farmer was critically injured. Despite weeks of reported tiger sightings, forest officials had only just begun operations to capture the animal, sparking outrage among local residents. Authorities have now intensified efforts using elephants and drones to prevent further attacks.