Rescued 35-year-old tusker Shourya died at Sakrebailu Elephant Camp near Shivamogga from septic shock after an infected leg wound; state orders inquiry.
The elephant 'Shaurya' at Sakrebailu Elephant Camp has died without treatment. Shaurya, who was suffering from a serious illness due to a leg injury, has been accused of deteriorating due to the lack of timely availability of specialist veterinarians. Senior forest officials have visited the spot and ordered a post-mortem. The exact cause of death will be known after the report, this incident has created panic in Shivamogga.