Two baby elephants were knocked down by a Galoya bound express train from Tincomalee on Tuesday night (20). Wildlife Range Asst. J.A.V.Wijekumara said the two baby elephants were in a herd that crossed the railway line when the train was approaching.
However, other elephants had escaped unhurt. He said the two calves were about four years of age and males.
The Wildlife Officer said the wild animals in the Somawathie forest reserve were making a long trek across the railway line to the Kanthale tank to drink endangering their lives in this manner. The carcasses of the two calves were found lying on either side of the track.
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