Galgamuwa Elephant Shot Dead (SRI LANKA)

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A massive elephant in Galgamuwa has been shot dead by a person. The Wildlife Conservation ofcials suspect that the elephant has been shot by a hunter. The elephant has been shot on the 10 and the dead body has been found later. According to the Wildlife Conservation Department, the elephant is of 8 feet height and of 40 years old.  Post mortem of the elephant was held by the Veterinary of Anuradhapura-Pandulagama Veterinary unit and it was revealed that the death has occurred due to being shot.

 

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