Man killed in elephant attack, wife critical
The Hindu
Couple on motorbike attacked on way to church at Iritty
A 38-year-old man, who was on his way to the church with his wife, was trampled to death by a wild elephant at Vallithodu, Iritty, on Sunday morning.
Justin and his wife Jenny were travelling on a motorbike when the animal attacked them around 7 a.m. Though both were rushed to a private hospital in Kannur, Justin could not be saved. Jenny sustained serious injuries and is in the intensive care unit. The couple have two children. The attack occurred in an area which is fairly populated. As per local people, this is the first instance of a wild elephant incursion in the region.
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