Elephant Calf Dies in Raigarh After Falling into Rock Crevice
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News18•28-01-2026, 23:00
Elephant Calf Dies in Raigarh After Falling into Rock Crevice
- •A one-year-old male elephant calf was found dead in Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh.
- •The calf was trapped in a crevice between two large rocks in Kaya village, Gharghoda forest range.
- •Preliminary findings suggest the calf sustained severe internal injuries and excessive bleeding after the fall.
- •The exact cause of death will be confirmed after a postmortem examination.
- •Chhattisgarh has reported nearly 90 elephant deaths in the last six years due to various reasons including ailments, old age, and electrocution.
Why It Matters: A young elephant calf died in Raigarh after a fatal fall into a rock crevice.
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