Lumbini, Aug. 26 -- On Sunday morning, a couple of sarus cranes (Grus Antigone) were seen flying above in the skies near Lumbini of Rupandehi district. During their flight, the birds touched a high tension live electricity wire and died on the spot, locals say.

Green Youth of Lumbini, a local club working towards bird conservation, and the Sub-division Forest Office in Bisanpur were immediately informed about the incident. Representatives of the offices carried out a public inquiry deed and buried the cranes.

Arjun Kurmi, chief of the club, reached the incident site with his team. Representatives of the forest office also visited the place. They carried out a public inquiry deed and buried the cranes.

According to conservationists, the...