After efforts lasting several hours, the wild tusker, locally called Arikompan, was successfully translocated to an area near Seeniyaroda under the Mullakkudy forest section under the Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Thekkady early on Sunday.
According to High Range Circle Chief Conservator of Forests, Arun R.S., the tusker was released inside the forest around 5 a.m. “After the release, the Forest department received over 11 signals from the satellite radio collar fixed on the tusker. The tusker is roaming a 3-km radius in the Seeniyaroda area,” said Mr. Arun.
“The wounds on the animal will not have a harmful effect. The Forest department will closely monitor the movements of the tusker,” said Mr. Arun.
