In Jharkhand, India, wildlife department agents have launched a search operation for a wandering elephant that has caused the death of 20 people and injured another 15 since the beginning of January. This solitary male has terrorized communities in the West Singhbhum district for nine days, and authorities confirm the tragic toll. Although the elephant has not been seen since last Friday, search teams, including drones, are exploring the dense forests and nearby national reserves. Residents of over 20 villages have barricaded themselves in their homes, fearing attacks. Solitary male elephants, especially during the mating season, can become extremely aggressive. Conflicts between humans and elephants have increased due to the reduction of natural habitat, and data shows that 629 people were killed in India in 2023-2024 due to these conflicts. The total number of wild elephants in India has decreased by 25% in recent years.
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Operațiune uriașă de căutare în India, după ce un elefant vagabond a omorât cel puţin 20 de oameni şi a rănit alţi 15
Un elefant în călduri este căutat în India. Animalul a ucis cel puțin 20 de oameni
Un elefant care a omorât 20 de oameni este căutat în India
Rampaging elephant kills at least 20 people, including children, in India, officials say
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