The Hindu National · DistrictNews · 2026-08-28
Tourists provoke wild tusker in Idukki
Tourists provoke wild tusker in Idukki. Video of the incident has gone viral on social media. Forest department has not yet registered a case regarding the incident. Ochappan, who was killed in a wild elephant attack at Thalakkulam on Thursday, was cremated at Bodinayakanur public crematorium on Friday. The Forest department handed over ₹5 lakh as initial compensation to the family. Tourists in Idukki provoke a wild tusker for photos, prompting a viral video and a forest department inquiry.
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