Date:08/11/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/11/08/stories/2007110859780300.htm

Tamil Nadu

Elephant electrocuted

A 10-year-old male elephant was found dead near a farm at Sirumugai, more than 50 km north of the city.

The elephant was said to have been electrocuted after coming into contact with an electric fence around a farm. Forest Department officials are investigating.