Kollam (Kerala), March 5 A man suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a wild elephant in Kulathupuzha on Thursday morning, according to forest officials.
The injured man has been identified as Prakash (48), a resident of Kulathupuzha.
According to forest officials, Prakash was returning home from work when he encountered a wild elephant near Dally in Kulathupuzha on Thursday morning.
Forest officials said the elephant grabbed him with its trunk and attempted to trample him.
People who rushed to the scene drove the elephant away and took Prakash to a hospital, where his condition remains critical.
Both the police and the Forest Department have started investigating the incident.
Forest officials said that encounters with wild animals are common in Dali, which is located near the forest.
