Wild Elephant Dies After Coming Into Contact With Live Wires in Chittoor
Forest and electricity department officials have initiated an investigation to determine the exact cause of the elephant’s death.
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2026-10-24 07:29 GMT
Chittoor: An adult male wild elephant died after coming into contact with live electric wires near Gubbillavaripalli village in Irala mandal of Chittoor district.
The incident came to light when the elephant was found dead in the area.
Forest and electricity department officials have initiated an investigation to determine the exact cause of the elephant’s death. They are examining whether low-hanging electric wires led to the fatal incident.
Officials are expected to assess the condition of the power lines in the area as part of the inquiry. Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the elephant’s death are awaited.