An old adult elephant died in Kumarsali in the Manas National Park.
Forest personnel of the park disclosed that the aged elephant was under treatment for the past month. Two veterinary doctors were treating the animal with utmost care. Tranquilizer permission was accorded by the Forest and Environment Department. But due to the poor physical condition, oral treatment was administered for the last fortnight. Three domestic elephants were also engaged in the treatment of the elephant.
Despite the best efforts of the forest personnel, the pachyderm expired on Thursday at around 4.30 pm. A post mortem conducted by the veterinary doctors in presence of a wildlife warden and media persons found that the elephant was very old, virtually toothless, and had severely infected lungs.
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