Jumbo carcass remnants found in Angul forest

ANGUL: Remnants of the carcass of a female elephant, apparently killed last year, was recovered from a jungle near Manikajodi village in Angul forest division on Thursday.
After spotting the carcass remnants, forest personnel on Wednesday night informed their department officials, including DFO Vivek Kumar. On Thursday morning, the officials rushed to the spot, collected samples and sent them to OUAT for further examinations.
Kumar said, "As per the preliminary investigation, it was found that the elephant was killed or it naturally died a year ago. No evidence of hooking or poaching has been recovered. However, we have sent the bones to OUAT for further examination. The reason behind the animal's death can be ascertained once the report is available."
Increased number of elephant death in Angul and other parts of the state has raised concern among wildlife activists who demand proper investigations and remedial measures to curb such incidents.