Elephant attack claims two

Two were killed in a wild elephant attack that took place last night in Hambanthota. 

 

The deceased have been identified as a 36-year-old and a 40-year-old resident of Sooriyawewa and Meegahajandura areas respectively.

 

Police said that, they were employees of the Sooriyawewa Stadium and they were attacked while returning to a relative’s house on the road behind the stadium after finishing their shift last night.

 

Further investigations are being conducted by the Sooriyawewa Police.