The deceased has been identified as Devasegowda (50). It is said that a wild elephant suddenly attacked Devasegowda, Karaboojegowda and Nanjunda, who were grazing their cattle at D B Kuppe forest range on Saturday.
While Devasegowda was trampled to death, Karaboojegowda and Nanjunda managed to escape and ran to their village and informed the villagers.
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Learning about the incident, the Department officials searched for the body of Devasegowda upto 10 pm on Saturday and found the body only at around 7 am on Sunday. Deputy Conservator of Forests Chandrashekar, Zonal officer A V Satish visited the spot and informed the police.
A case has been registered. Police handed over the body to the family of Devasegowda after post mortem.
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