Female elephant trapped in slush at Erode district’s Gunderipallam reservoir dies
An adult female elephant died after becoming stuck in slushy water at the Gunderapallam reservoir in Erode district, Tamil Nadu. The animal had approached the reservoir to drink, but the icy conditions trapped it, preventing movement. Rescue teams were unable to free the elephant, and it succumbed to the situation. Authorities noted the need for better monitoring of such sites.