An elephant was found dead in Anthiyur forest area in the district, forest officials said today.
A team of forest officials reached the spot last evening and found the decomposed body of the tusker, after a group of tribals reported a foul smell emanating from the area, they said.
The officials said the cause of the death could be ascertained only after conducting an autopsy.
On May 5, a 15-year-old female elephant was found dead in the region.
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