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Munnar : A 26-year-old tribal youth was seriously injured after falling on a rock while fleeing a wild elephant that had strayed into a plantation near a residential area at Plamalakudy on Monday night. The incident occurred around 8 pm on Monday. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news.
Manoj Vasu, a resident of Plamalakudy tribal settlement, sustained serious injuries to his face and legs. He was initially taken to the Adimali taluk hospital, where he was given first aid, before being shifted to the Kottayam medical college hospital in view of the severity of his injuries. Manoj and his friends were walking home through a plantation near Plamalakudy when they encountered the wild elephant. Fearing an attack, the group ran for safety. During the escape, Manoj fell on a rock, sustaining serious injuries to his face and legs. Download the TOI App.