Tragic Demise of 'Chair Tusker' Elephant in Kerala

A well-known wild elephant, 'Kasera Komban', was discovered dead in an unused septic tank in Kerala. Locals frequently saw the elephant, named for its chair-like tusks. Initial findings suggest age and health issues as the death causes, pending a post-mortem examination.

A wild elephant, locally known as 'Kasera Komban' or 'chair tusker', with notable chair-like tusks, was found dead on Thursday morning in an unused septic tank in the Karulai forest area, northern Kerala.

The majestic creature, aged over 40 years, was a familiar sight to locals and noted for its non-aggressive nature, according to a senior forest official. The naming of the elephant was based on its significant tusks resembling the arms of a chair.

Authorities received a report of the tusker's tragic demise around 4.30 am after a villager's discovery. The senior forest official explained that the septic tank, intended for nearby brick manufacturing laborers, was out of use and insufficiently deep for a fatal fall. Due to the elephant's age and health problems, a post-mortem examination will determine the actual cause of death.