Mysterious Demise: Elephant Found Dead in Masinagudi

A female elephant, around 50 years old, was discovered dead under unclear circumstances in the Masinagudi village of the Nilgiris district within the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. A forest department team found the carcass and reported it, prompting the registration of a case for investigation.

An elephant has been found dead under suspicious circumstances in the Masinagudi village located within the Singara reserve forest area of the Nilgiris district, according to an official statement on Saturday.

The carcass, discovered by a patrolling team from the forest department, was of a female elephant approximately 50 years old. The team promptly informed their superiors.

A case has been filed by the Forest Department to investigate the cause of death, as efforts are underway to uncover the nature of this mysterious incident in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve.

(With inputs from agencies.)