Elephant runs amok at Kerala temple, mahout pulled to safety

Press Trust of India  |  Kottayam(Ker) 

A ran amok during the annual festivities at the Euttmanoor temple here early today, but none was injured. The mahout, who was atop the elephant, had a miraculous escape as he was pulled to safety by local people from atop a gopuram by dropping a rope, visuals aired by television channels showed. The incident occurred at 3 AM this morning. The elephant went on a rampage reportedly after being attacked by another next to it. According to legend, Pandavas and sage Vyasa had offered worship at the temple.

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First Published: Mon, February 26 2018. 12:50 IST
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