Wild Elephant 'Chillikomban' Washed Away in Kerala's Parambikulam Aliyar Project Canal
मुख्य बातें
- •A wild elephant named 'Chillikomban' died after being washed away in the contour canal of the Parambikulam Aliyar Project in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu.
- •The elephant was trapped in the canal while attempting to drink water and could not be rescued due to its weight and the strong currents.
- •The carcass was retrieved from the Thirumoorthy Dam on Sunday, May 24.
- •'Chillikomban' was a celebrated wild elephant in Kerala, known for its docile nature and for living amongst people in the Nelliampathi region without causing trouble.
- •The incident highlights the need for safety measures to be implemented at the Parambikulam Aliyar Project to reduce wildlife mortality.
- •A second elephant death in six months has sparked concerns about the safety of wildlife in the region and the need for urgent implementation of safety measures.
A majestic wild elephant named 'Chillikomban' has died after being washed away in the strong currents of the contour canal of the Parambikulam Aliyar Project (PAP) in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, on Saturday (May 23, 2026). The 20-foot deep contour canal is part of the PAP, which is a major irrigation project that spans across the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR). According to reports, the tusker got trapped in the canal while attempting to drink water around 4 p.m. on Saturday.
