Sri Lanka, March 7 -- An elephant lost its tusk after being struck by a lorry on the highway in the Palugaswewa area this morning. The severed trunk fell onto the road while the injured animal fled into the forest.

Ganewalpola Wildlife Officers were immediately alerted and informed the veterinary department, while the lorry was taken into custody by the Wildlife Officers.

Based on travel records of elephants in the area, officials suspect the injured elephant may be Sumedha. A search operation is already underway to locate the animal.

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