Tue Nov 12 19:04:43 UTC 2024: ## Mother Elephant and Calf Found Dead in Mannarkkad Forest
**PALAKKAD, November 13, 2024** – A tragic incident has occurred in the Mannarkkad forest station, where a 16-year-old elephant and her three-month-old calf were found dead on Tuesday. The pair was discovered trapped between two granite rocks on private land near Mezhukumpara, Thenkara. Forest officials estimate the carcasses to be two days old.
Initial investigations suggest the mother elephant got fatally caught between the rocks while attempting to protect her calf. The carcasses will undergo a post-mortem examination on Wednesday before being buried. This heartbreaking incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by elephants in the region.
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