In a heartbreaking incident, the tusker Deega Danthu 1 was found dead on Wednesday after becoming entangled in an illegal electric fence in the Inguruwa area of Andiyagala.
The majestic elephant, known for its presence in the Kahalla Pallekele Sanctuary, was reportedly moving towards its usual habitat when it encountered the fatal barrier. The use of illegal electric fences in the region has raised serious concerns about the safety of wildlife, particularly endangered species like Deega Danthu 1.
Wildlife officials and local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tusker's death. Conservationists have called for stricter enforcement of laws to prevent illegal fencing and better protection of wildlife corridors to avoid similar tragedies in the future.
The loss of Deega Danthu 1 underscores the growing conflict between human activities and wildlife conservation in Sri Lanka, a country renowned for its biodiversity and cultural reverence for elephants. Conservation groups have urged immediate action to safeguard these iconic animals and preserve their natural habitats.
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