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Witnesses reported heavy machinery levelling sand on a known turtle nesting beach, and the removal of nest markers. We have asked the coasta...
A leopard was caught in a wire snare set at the edge of a plantation. Wildlife officers sedated and freed the animal, which was taken for tr...
An adult elephant was found dead beside a paddy field fence connected directly to a domestic power line. A government wildlife veterinarian...
Ceylon Electricity Board · received 2 Oct 2026
The connection was not authorised. It was disconnected after inspection, and the case was referred to the police.
Elephant killed by illegally electrified fence — Polonnaruwa DistrictDescribe what you saw. Add photos if it is safe. Stay anonymous if you prefer — you get a private recovery code.
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Illegal live-wire fences kill elephants and endanger people. We are asking for faster disconnection of unauthorised connections and support for farmers to install approved fences.
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