Tribesman injured in elephant attack near Coimbatore
According to the Forest Department, Maruthan and K. Rajendran, 33, of Maruthangarai Melpathi tribal settlement had a close encounter with a wild elephant, when they were travelling on a two-wheeler from Veerapandi to Maruthangarai on Thursday evening.
Mr. Rajendran lost control of the two-wheeler and both of them fell on the ground. While Mr. Rajendran managed to run away, Mr. Maruthan attempted to seek shelter under thorny bushes. However, the elephant attacked Mr. Maruthan, who suffered fractures on his left hand and left leg. He was admitted to Coimbatore Medical College Hospital for treatment.
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