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Hungarian tourist falls victim to a wild elephant

17 Feb 2026 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      


By Kanchana Kumara Ariyadasa


 A 64-year-old Hungarian national died following a wild elephant attack in the Pidurangala area at Sigiriya.  

He was attacked by the wild elephant while walking with his wife.   

He was pronounced dead on admission to the Sigiriya Hospital.