Mon Apr 28 15:36:51 UTC 2025: ## Tribal Man Dies After Delayed Medical Aid Following Elephant Attack in Attappady
**Palakkad, Kerala, April 28, 2025** – The family of Kali, an elderly tribesman killed in an elephant attack in Attappady on Sunday, has accused authorities of negligence in providing timely medical assistance. Kali was attacked by two elephants while collecting firewood with a relative, Murukan, in the Swarnagadha Unnathi hamlet.
According to Murukan, Kali lay injured in the forest for three hours before being transported to a hospital. He claims that despite repeated attempts, he could not reach the tribal promoter for help. The incident has sparked outrage over the alleged lack of response to the emergency. The family is demanding an investigation into the handling of the situation and improved emergency response systems for tribal communities in the region.
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