Skeletal remains of tusker found in Boluvampatti forest range - The HinduPublished - September 25, 2026 12:04 am IST - COIMBATORESkeletal remains of a male wild elephant were found in a dense forest area in the Boluvampatti range of the Coimbatore Forest Division on Thursday. Frontline staff found the skeletal remains along the side of a stream while engaged in surveillance camera inspection works within the Poondi Central forest beat. The tusks of the elephant were found intact in the skull. Other skeletal remains were found scattered around the area. As per the orders of the District Forest Officer, a post-mortem examination was conducted by a veterinary team. The post-mortem examination revealed that the deceased elephant was aged around 20 and it could have died over a year ago.Published - September 25, 2026 12:04 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }