Wild elephant killed by train in Gallella

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Colombo, July 18 (Daily Mirror) - A wild elephant was killed early this morning (18) after being struck by a train traveling from Colombo to Batticaloa. The accident occurred around 5:30 a.m. in the Gallella area.

According to local residents, the elephant had been roaming the village since around 3 a.m. and was known for entering paddy fields in the area. Villagers said they attempted to contact the Wildlife Department when the elephant arrived, but the officials’ phone lines were reportedly disconnected at the time.

They claim the elephant had frequently visited the village in recent weeks and criticized the Wildlife Department for failing to take preventive measures. Residents believe that the tragedy could have been avoided if authorities had acted sooner.

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Lion Friday, 18 July 2025 11:30 AM

In the years to come ,we will not see any elephant in the country ,the way they are dying

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Umar Perera Friday, 18 July 2025 01:58 PM

Told you this will happen when the train service resumed. How many more will die this way?

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Andrew Fernando Friday, 18 July 2025 02:06 PM

Authorities made big noise when this happened last time.. But no action taken. Talk only . Endless repetition of same pattern by drunk engine drivers and ineffective WLD officers.

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R Navaratnam Friday, 18 July 2025 02:34 PM

Wildlife officers, who are employed by taxpayers money, phone did not ring? A death , inconvenience to , loss of yield to farmers and damage to train could have been avoided had the phone was working M/ S Ministers note the above and initiate corrective action please

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“The Lansi Burgher Gent” Saturday, 19 July 2025 05:43 PM

All talk, no action as usual in this country. We wonder why we are so far down the human development index. No surprises here, given the way we care for and protect our animals, be them wild or domesticated. Whoever comes to power, does bugger all for animal welfare. Utterly appalling.

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