Tusker ‘Deega-Danthu’ died of electrocution

Company manager remanded till Dec.12

Ten rupee coin inside animal’s abdomen

Anuradhapura Wildlife Department veterinarian Dr. Chandana Jayasinghe stated that the death of Deega-Danthu, one of Sri Lanka’s most majestic wild elephants, known for its extraordinary tusks was due to heart failure following electrocution.

A manager of an insurance company, who was arrested in connection with the death of this elephant, was remanded till December 12 after being presented to the Kekirawa Magistrate’s Court on 29 November.

Several electronic devices including electrical cables were also found in his house.

Vets also found a 10 rupee coin inside the animal’s abdomen during the post-mortem examination of the elephant.

Officials have taken steps to preserve the elephant’s tusks and head. Deega-Danthu, one of Sri Lanka’s most majestic wild elephants, known for its extraordinary tusks, died due to electrocution recently.

The tusker, often seen roaming the Kala Wewa and its surrounding forest reserves, was widely regarded as a symbol of the region’s natural beauty and wildlife heritage.

The animal is renowned for having the longest tusks among the elephants frequenting the Kala Wewa area and has been a major attraction for animal lovers.

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