India, July 9 -- Vatsala, believed to be one of the oldest captive elephants in India, died on Tuesday at the Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR). "Vatsala had fallen into a ditch near Hinauta Elephant Camp today. Forest officials and doctors tried to revive her but she couldn't be saved," officials said. While there was no official record of her age, experts said she was at least 90.htc

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