Wild elephant attack kills a woman in Welikanda

Monday, 02 April 2018 - 11:15

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A 49-year-old woman was killed in a wild elephant attack in Welikanda, Polonnaruwa early this morning (Apr. 02).

The victim, a resident of Aselapura in Welikanda had gone to fetch water when she was attacked.

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