Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Wild Elephant Electrocuted in Potuvil After Coming into Contact with Illegal Electric Fence

A wild elephant roaming in the Kanagarayam area in Potuvil was electrocuted after becoming entangled in a live wire illegally laid by a farmer to protect his paddy field, wildlife officials said.

The deceased elephant, a well-grown male estimated to be around 20 years old, died on the spot.

The owner of the paddy field was arrested in connection with the incident and was scheduled to be produced before the Potuvil Magistrate yesterday.

Wildlife officials further revealed that another wild elephant had been electrocuted in the Potuvil area just the day before, raising concerns over the recurring use of illegal electric fenc...