Two elephants found dead in two places

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.