Wild elephant attack in Girandurukotte claims the life of wild life officer

COLOMBO (News 1^st) - A wildlife officer was attacked and killed by a wild elephant in the Viranagama area in Giradurukotte. Police said the incident occurred during an operation to drive away a heard of wild elephants from the area last evening. The victim was 53-year-old M.A. Wasantha, a resident of the Palathuruwella area in Padiyatalawa and was serving as a Guard for the Department of Wildlife. The victim's remains have been placed at the Girandurukotte Regional hospital.