Kushalnagar: - An injured male wild elephant is desperately crying for help in Kodagu. Its condition is worsening by the day and it is silently shedding tears, unable to bear the pain of injury and infection. The Forest Department is struggling to maintain the injured jumbo due to lack of resources and manpower.
The elephant, about 20-years-old, was found near Athur Forest Range by forest staff who were on beat duty. The tusker was writhing in pain due to an injury on its right leg. The elephant, though was able to stand, could not move a bit due to infection and festering wound. Seeing its pitiable condition, Department staff administered some painkillers to the elephant and provided it some food.
