home All News open_in_new Full Article

Three people dead after elephants spooked by temple fireworks go on rampage

Elephants ran amok and struck a building inside the temple complex, trapping several people beneath it



Three people were killed and over 35 injured when elephants, startled by fireworks and loud music, rampaged at a temple festival in Kerala, India. The incident occurred at the Manakkulangara Bhagavathy Temple, where the elephants damaged a building, trapping individuals beneath it. This event highlights recurring issues with using elephants in festivals, as they are often stressed by such environments, leading to similar incidents in the past.

today 7 d. ago attach_file Events

attach_file Events
attach_file Events
attach_file Events
attach_file Events
attach_file Events
attach_file Events
attach_file Events
attach_file Events
attach_file Events
attach_file Events
attach_file Events


ID: 2795188423
Add Watch Country

arrow_drop_down