The Mudumalai Tiger Reserve officials on Sunday, October 15, paid floral tribute to 58-year-old Magna Elephant 'Moorthy', the Kumki elephant, who was working as a government employee till last year. The elephant passed away on Saturday night, October 14, at the Theppakadu elephant rehabilitation camp. Speaking about the elephant, Vidhya, Deputy Director of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, said, "The Magna Elephant was captured in 1998. This elephant has been in the camp ever since. It has been used in all kinds of operations." She further said that the elephant retired last year at the age of 58. Post which, its health deteriorated due to ailing health conditions. Tamil Nadu: Retired ‘Kumki’ Elephant ‘Moorthy’ Dies in Theppakadu Rehabilitation Camp.
Retired ‘Kumki’ Elephant ‘Moorthy’ Dies
#WATCH | Vidhya, Deputy Director, Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, says, "The Magna Elephant was captured in 1998... This elephant has been in the camp ever since... It has been used in all kinds of operations. The elephant retired last year at the age of 58. After that, due to ailing… pic.twitter.com/WXT4OhTVBX
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