TN Male tusker dies of ailment

     Erode (TN), Feb 7 (PTI) An elephant was found dead in a highly-decomposed state in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve here, officials said.<br>        The male tusker, around 35 to 40 years old, was found dead in the tiger reserve on Saturday evening, forest officials said.<br>        Officials received information that foul smell was emanating from Sikkarasampalayam forest area near Sathyamangalam. A team of forest officials rushed to the area on Saturday evening and found a highly-decomposed carcass of a male elephant.<br>        A veterinarian visited the spot and examined the dead elephant. The tusker had died due to old age and ailment, he said, adding that it might have died 20 days back. <br>        The veterinarian said there is no foul play in the death of the elephant. PTI COR<br> <br>HDA   HDA

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