Lightning kills elephant Pallattu Brahmadathan
Soon, a veterinary doctor was alerted and he confirmed the death. 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. Lightning struck the elephant, Pallattu Brahmadathan, owned by Rajesh Pallattu of Melampara Pallattu, when it was stationed in a shed on the house premises. The elephant, which was reportedly in musth, was critically injured in the incident. Brought to Kerala reportedly from Bihar, the elephant was 298cm tall. Brahmadathan, who had been in Kerala for more than three decades, had carried the deity of Paramekkavu temple at Thrissur Pooram. Brahmadathan was a prominent presence at many festivals across the state and was popular among devotees and fans. Download the TOI App.
Kottayam: A captive elephant was killed by a lightning strike in Kottayam on Sunday evening. The autopsy will be carried out on Monday and the tusks will be extracted and stored in the strong room of the forest department.