Two bodies of two she elephants were found in the forest areas of this and nearby Nilgiris district, forest department sources said.
The body of a 30-year-old elephant was found in Mielmukkai area in Sirumugai forest range in the district, they said.
Preliminary inquiry revealed that the death was due to some illness.
The carcass of a three-year elephant was found in Needle Rock near Nilgiris district, they said.
It was suspected that the death could be due to lack proper food and water, they said.
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