Elephant Attack In Kerala: Tribal Couple Trampled To Death By Wild Animal In Kannur

In a heartbreaking incident on Sunday, a tribal couple was tragically killed when a wild elephant trampled them in the Aralam Farm wildlife sanctuary. The victims, identified as Velli and his wife Leela, were in the midst of collecting cashew nuts when they were attacked by the elephant. The attack occurred near a residential area during the evening, sending shockwaves through the local community.

The region, particularly the Aralam tribal resettlement area, has been grappling with increasing elephant-related disturbances. The wild elephants have been encroaching into residential and agricultural areas, causing fear and harm to the local population. Residents have long been advocating for the completion of the solar fencing around the sanctuary to keep the elephants at bay. However, despite their repeated requests, progress on the project has been slow, and the delay has fueled growing frustration among the locals.