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A provincial journalist was killed when he was attacked by a wild elephant in Minneriya this morning.

Police said the 43-year-old victim, Priyantha Ratnayake, had been attacked while covering incidents of wild elephant attacks in the area.

He was admitted to the Hingurakgoda Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

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  • Waco Tuesday, 08 September 2015 04:28 PM

    Few years ago in Yala , a German Lafy was killed by an Elephant, when she was attempting to take a photo.

    Bippity Boppity Boo Wednesday, 09 September 2015 08:28 AM

    He asked for it and got it. To all people who harass these animals, Ask for it Nicely and You will Get it Nicely.


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