Navy officer killed in wild elephant attack

Navy officer killed in wild elephant attack

November 30, 2024   04:35 pm

An officer attached to the Sri Lanka Navy Base in Punewa has been killed following an attack by a wild elephant.

The incident occurred last night (29) near the Navy base. 

The deceased 41-year-old father of two was a resident of the Nittambuwa area, the police said.

He has been attacked by a wild elephant while walking near the navy base at around 9:30 p.m. last night.

Punewa Police confirmed that the victim was pronounced dead upon his admission to Vavuniya Hospital.

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