Straying tusker tranquillised, radio-collared in Kerala’s Kothamangalam (opens original article in a new tab)

A lone tusker in Kerala was tranquillised and radio-collared after repeatedly entering residential areas, prompting resident demands for relocation due to safety concerns.

• A lone tusker was tranquillised and fitted with a radio collar in Kerala's Kothamangalam
• Residents expressed dissatisfaction with the measure, demanding relocation of the elephant
• The tusker had been straying into residential areas, causing fear and property damage
• Forest department plans to monitor the animal's movements via the radio collar