Wild elephant that lost tusk in a fight with another tusker is in good health, says Hassan DCF

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The Forest Department has said that the tusker which mislaid 1 of its tusks during a caller combat with different tusker astatine Bikkodu successful Belur, is successful bully wellness and engaging successful mean activities.

Sourabh Kumar, Deputy Conservator of Forests successful the Hassan division, successful a communique to the media connected Wednesday, November 12, stated that helium inspected the question of the chaotic elephant, locally named Bhima, on with veterinarians successful Belur. The carnal had a combat with different tusker named Captain connected November 9, and mislaid 1 of its tusks.

“The elephant is recovered to beryllium healthy. It was observed drinking water, eating grass, and rolling successful the mud. Its behaviour confirms its bully health,” the serviceman said.

After the fight, the tusker moved to Udevara successful Sakleshpur and past returned to Bikkodu. “At present, the elephant has been roaming adjacent Bakravalli and Kittagere successful Bikkodu,” helium stated.

Mr. Sourabh Kumar gave this clarification pursuing mendacious messages astir the elephant’s wellness being circulated connected societal media platforms. He besides added that taking photographs oregon signaling videos of wildlife without anterior support from the Forest Department is an offence.

Published - November 12, 2025 08:53 p.m. IST

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