Udhagamandalam: Two estate workers, including
a woman, were injured, when a herd of elephants attacked a
group of workers, when they were going to work at Gudalur,
about 60 kms from here in the early hours of Wednesday.
Four elephants and a calf, which strayed into the town
blocked the way of the workers, who were moving to their
estate.
One elephant caught hold of a 37-year old Ganapati, with
its trunk and thrown him down, injuring him in the back and
shoulder, police sources said.
Meanwhile, another elephant chased a 47-year old woman,
Dhanabhagyam and hit her with its trunk, causing spinal
injuries.
While Ganapathi was admitted to the Government hospital
there, the woman, was referred to be admitted to the
Government Hospital in Coimbatore, they said.
PTI
First Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 15:54