Two men have lost their lives following separate wild elephant attacks in the Meegalewa and Aralaganwila regions, police confirmed.
In the Meegalewa area, a 77-year-old man died after being attacked by a wild elephant in Thammitagama. The victim was standing directly in front of his home late last night when the encounter occurred. Meanwhile, a second fatal incident took place in Aralaganwila, where a 61-year-old man was attacked in Ranaviru Village while returning from a fishing trip at the Pimburattewa Reservoir.
Key Developments
- A 77-year-old man was fatally attacked by a wild elephant outside his home in Thammitagama, Meegalewa.
- A 61-year-old man died after an attack in Ranaviru Village, Aralaganwila, as he walked back from fishing in the Pimburattewa Reservoir.
- Police confirmed both fatalities occurred in separate incidents within the two regions.
Local police have verified the details of both tragic events as communities in Meegalewa and Aralaganwila mourn the loss of the two victims.