(UTV|COLOMBO) – Two wild elephants had been electrocuted to death after coming in contact with an electric fence of a house in Dematawewa, Horowpothana.
The two dead animals had been discovered by the Horowpothana wildlife officers.
Reportedly, the 2 elephants had collided with an electric fence posted around a home garden in Wassallagama in Dematawewa.
The electrocuted elephants had passed away the next morning.
The deceased elephants are 9-feet tall and are around the ages of 20-25 years, stated wildlife officials.
The house owner has been apprehended by the Horowpothana Police and Horowpothana wildlife office will conduct further investigations on the matter.
