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Wednesday, January 2, 2019

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A Wild Elephant Had Been Critically Injured Due To Gun Shots In Thabbowa

A Wild Elephant in Thabbowa

(A file photo )

Sanctuary at Eluwankulama, Puttalam had been critically injured due to a gun shots few days ago according to Wild Life Department.

The injured Wild Elephant has received three gun shots and although Veterinary Doctors attached to Wild Life Department had begun treating the injured Elephant last Monday (31)morning his condition is still critical according to reports .

Authorities believes a hunter may be responsible for firing gun shots towards the Wild Elephant.

More Than One Acre Of Land Had Been Destroyed Due To A Fire In Castlereigh Reserve

More than One acre of land belonging to Castlereigh Reservoir Reserve had been destroyed due to a fire erupted in the Reserve last evening (01)at Norwood-Rockwood watte area it has been revealed .

The fishermen in the area had controlled the spreading of fire which spreads rapidly due to the strong winds experienced in the area according to reports .

Authorities believe an individual or a group of persons might have lit the firein the reserve.

New Year Celebrations? -Eight Persons Including Three Females Had Been Injured And Hospitalized During A Brawl In Puttalam

Eight Persons including three females

had been injured, one of them seriously and admitted to Puttalam Base Hospital last night (01) during a brawl occurred amongst two groups in 80 Houses village ,Daluwa area ,Norochchalai -Puttalam.

The persons involving in the brawl had used swords and knives to attack each other it has been revealed .The injured had been transported to Puttalam Base Hospital by ambulances .

The exact cause behind the brawl has not yet been revealed.

Two Teenagers Have Drowned Whlist Bathing In Sea

Two teenagers have died after

drowning in sea area of Habakkala in Kosgoda (Southern Province ) whilst bathing in the sea last evening (01) it has been reported .

The body of the 19 year old boy has found last night(01) and the body of the 14 year old found this morning (02)during a joint search operation carried out by Navy divers and villagers in the area .

The Two deceased were residents of Elpitiya in KaranDeniya area .