Jumbo attack results in death

W.C.B. Fernando Pattulam Group Corr

Two persons of Devala Junction, Mundalama were attacked by a wild elephant yesterday (11) resulting in the death of one person and the other being admitted to the hospital with serious injuries.

The two men were walking on the road to the bus stand when they were attacked by the elephant. C.E. Wijeratne (72) died in the attack while H.A. Seneviratne (65) sustained severe injuries and is currently warded at the Chilaw hospital.

Mundalama Police are investigating.