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An adult female elephant was found dead near a solar-powered fence in the Chhendipada forest range of Angul district on Monday, raising fresh concerns over the safety of fencing mechanisms used to deter wild animals from entering human settlements.
According to forest officials, the carcass was discovered lying adjacent to a solar-powered fence, installed to prevent elephant incursions into nearby farmlands.
The elephant, estimated to be around 25 to 30 years old, is suspected to have died due to electrocution, although the exact cause will be confirmed after a post-mortem examination.
"A thorough investigation has been initiat...