'Nawagattegama Kabaraya' captured

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A wild elephant known as the “Nawagattegama Kabaraya” that was said to be a great threat to the Nawagattegama village was captured by wildlife officers after a three-day operation. The elephant aged 35 was due to be released to the Mullaitivu forest. Pix by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe.

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Devaka Jayasuriya Monday, 15 October 2012 11:32 AM

Dont treat him like the Siyambalangamuwa Tusker . Lets pray for this poor animal.

facebook goviya Monday, 15 October 2012 11:48 AM

Mulativu is a former war zone, and may have uncleared mines. Is it wise just to drop him there and die ?. Better if authorities can provide a better safe haven for elephants...but perhaps the priorities are elsewhere...

jeeva Monday, 15 October 2012 12:11 PM

why thay sent to mullativu export to china...

sam Monday, 15 October 2012 12:21 PM

Why to Mullaitivu forest? There are enough "uniformed wild animals" there!!!

Ranjit Monday, 15 October 2012 12:22 PM

Is the elephant seven-and-a-half meters in height?

conty Monday, 15 October 2012 12:37 PM

That is what the report said!!! Must 71/2 feet my friend.

Duminda Dubai Monday, 15 October 2012 01:13 PM

Sell him to china....

kondanya Monday, 15 October 2012 03:08 PM

It is not a tusker , so nobody is not interested in it. Therefore the truck should be a normal one than the previous one that said to be purposely laid with decayed timber planks.

LuNtA-MuUsE Tuesday, 16 October 2012 05:04 AM

nikan....natanne nethuwa hitapan....wal-nariya

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