The Department of Wildlife Conservation says Sri Lankan tusker “Bathiya”, who was in critical condition, died this morning.

Tusker Bathiya was found lying on his side in a muddy pit in the Polpithigama area after suffering from gunshot injuries.

Of the three elephants being treated for gunshot injuries, Bathiya’s condition was considered the worst, as the tusker’s right front leg had gunshot injuries, limiting its movement.

Veterinary surgeons and wildlife officers, as well as police and army officers, have been working over the last few days to save the tusker’s life. (Newswire)

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An elephant that suffered a broken tusk after being hit by a lorry on the Habarana-Maradankadawala road recently was found this morning near a tank in the Labunoruwa area in the Thirappane Divisional Secretariat.  

Following the accident, multiple teams from the Department of Wildlife Conservation conducted a search operation to locate the injured elephant. 

Wildlife officers had discovered the injured animal resting near the tank earlier today and confirmed that the elephant has rejoined its herd. 

The Pandulagama Wildlife Veterinary Unit is set to provide the necessary medical treatment for the elephant.

The wild elephant had lost its tusk in an unexpected accident reported in the Galapitagala area on the Habarana – Maradankadawala Road on 07 March.

As two elephants were crossing the road, one elephant had collided with a goods transporting lorry but had managed to escape, per video footage of the accident.

Following the incident, it was found that the elephant had lost a tusk, while the lorry had been partially damaged in the accident. (Newswire)

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Renowned Sri Lankan Tusker ‘Deegadanthu 1’ is reported to have died due to electrocution.

It is reported that the tusker had been electrocuted after coming into contact with an illegal electric fence.

The tusker, aged between 40 and 50 years, is known to frequent the Kala Wewa and the Kahalla-Pallakelle reserves. (Newswire)

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