Shivamogga (Karnataka), May 21 (IANS) The Sakrebyle Elephant Camp near Shivamogga has been temporarily closed to tourists following the recent tragic incident at the Dubare Elephant Camp in Madikeri district in Karnataka, where a woman lost her life during a clash between two captive elephants, authorities stated on Wednesday. Sadly, one of the captive elephants, Marthanda also succumbed to his injuries later.As a precautionary measure, authorities have completely prohibited tourist entry to the…
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Bengaluru, May 19 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science and Technology and Madikeri District In-charge Minister N.S. Boseraju on Tuesday directed the Madikeri district administration to strictly enforce guidelines at the famous Dubare Elephant Camp following the tragic death of a woman tourist during a clash between captive elephants in the camp.In a press release, the Minister expressed deep sorrow over the incident.“I have discussed the matter with the Madikeri Deputy Commi…
Madikeri (Karnataka), May 18 (IANS) In a tragic incident, a woman tourist from Tamil Nadu was killed on Monday after coming under a captive elephant that was fighting with another elephant at the Dubare Elephant Camp in Karnataka’s Madikeri district, officials said.The deceased has been identified as 33-year-old Jinmu. Her husband, Joyal, sustained severe injuries in the incident and has been shifted to the Kushalnagar Government Hospital for treatment.According to police, the couple had arriv…