Tourist crushed to death amid fight between two elephants in Karnataka's Kodagu
A tourist was tragically killed when she was crushed by an elephant during a fight between two trained elephants in Karnataka's Kodagu district. The incident occurred while the elephants were being bathed, and the woman was watching nearby. Officials have ordered an investigation and emphasized the need for safety measures around wildlife interactions.
- ▪The victim, Tulasi, was a 33-year-old tourist from Tamil Nadu.
- ▪The elephants involved in the incident were named Kanjan and Marthanda.
- ▪Karnataka's forest minister has ordered a detailed investigation into the incident.
- ▪Authorities are implementing measures to ensure tourists maintain a safe distance from wildlife.
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Tourist crushed to death amid fight between two elephants in Karnataka's KodaguAccording to officials, the trained elephants, Kanjan and Marthanda, started fighting while they were being bathed.Published on: May 18, 2026 8:13 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link A woman died after being crushed during a clash between two trained elephants at the Dubare camp in Karnataka’s Kodagu district after one of the animals lost its balance and fell on her, officials said on Monday.A video of the incident, showing the elephants fighting, is now doing the rounds on social media.
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