Farmer Killed in Wild Elephant Attack in Erode’s Kadambur Hills

Fast Summary

• A 38-year-old farmer, Prabhu from Elanchi village, was trampled to death by a wild elephant near the Kadambur forest in Sathyamangalam taluk early tuesday (September 16, 2025).
• Prabhu worked at an eight-acre farm growing coconut and banana crops, frequently enough threatened by elephants straying into fields.
• On September 15 night, while guarding the farm, he encountered a lone elephant around 3 a.m.Despite calling fellow farmers for help to drive it away, the elephant turned aggressive and charged him.He fell while escaping and was fatally trampled.
• The body was recovered by police and forest officials before being sent for post-mortem at Sathyamangalam Goverment Hospital.
• Prabhu is survived by his wife and two children; his death has heightened concerns about frequent elephant incursions in the area near Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve.

Indian Opinion Analysis
This tragic incident highlights ongoing human-wildlife conflict issues in areas bordering wildlife reserves like Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve. farmers regularly risk their lives protecting crops from wandering elephants-a problem exacerbated by habitat encroachment or insufficient mitigation measures like fencing or controlled corridors for animals within forest areas. Ensuring safety for communities requires better coordination between local authorities and conservation entities to prevent fatalities while maintaining ecological balance.Read more:

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