SILIGURI, : A Makhna elephant (tuskless bull) was found dead after a fight with
another tusker at a forest in the Bagdogra Range. The carcass of the elephant,
aged around 25 to 30 years, was discovered near Tipu Khola Picnic Spot.
According
to Kurseong DFO Devesh Pandey, the injured elephant was severely bleeding and
was first spotted by forest villagers on Saturday. They immediately informed
the officials of the Bagdogra Range. Forest staff launched an intensive search
operation, which led to the recovery of the Makhna’s carcass. The elephant died
from excessive bleeding after the tusker’s tusk had penetrated its body during
the fight.
The
fight is believed to have been over a female elephant with the Makhna trying to
distract the female from the tusker.
ADFO
Rahul Banerjee, who visited the site on Sunday, said that the fight likely
started on Friday night and the Makhna died either on Saturday or early Sunday
due to the severe blood loss.
The
Forest department is also trying to trace the tusker involved in the fight to
determine if it sustained any injuries.
