Wild elephant attacks tourist

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A foreign tourist, who attempted to photograph a wild elephant which frequented the Habarana Devala Kade on the Polonnaruwa- Habarana main road this morning, was attacked by the animal.

The injured tourist was admitted to the Polonnaruwa General Hospital.

A hospital spokesman said the tourist’s left lower limb was injured but that he was out of danger. (K.G. Karunaratne)

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Absurd Friday, 12 February 2016 08:02 AM

These tourists come to either get drowned or meet with some other disaster via DM Android App

sobers Friday, 12 February 2016 08:43 AM

This is adventurous tourism.

eds Friday, 12 February 2016 09:11 AM

Wild animals deserves their "space". This is what happens when you get too intrusive or get in their face!

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