Wed Nov 06 12:29:26 UTC 2024: ## Farmer Seriously Injured in Elephant Attack in Talavadi Hills

**Talavadi, November 6, 2024:** A 55-year-old farmer, Samba of Mudiyanur village, was seriously injured after a wild elephant attacked him in the Talavadi hills on Tuesday night.

Samba, who cultivates ragi near a forested area under the Talavadi Forest Range, was guarding his crops against wild animals when the incident occurred. Around 8 p.m., an elephant emerged from the forest and began consuming his crops. Samba raised an alarm, but the elephant attacked him.

Local farmers rushed to the scene, chased away the elephant, and rescued Samba. He was admitted to the Government Upgraded Primary Health Centre in Talavadi.

Forest officials and Hasanur police are currently investigating the incident.

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