The Wayanad Forest Department in Kerala has brought in two Kumki elephants, Vikram and Bharath, to assist in the search for a tiger spotted in the Wakeri area.
Vikram, known previously as the notorious Vadakkanad tusker, was captured in 2019 after causing significant panic among locals. He has since been tamed and trained as a Kumki elephant, making him ideal for navigating the dense forests and tracing the tiger. Bharath, also a seasoned Kunkia elephant, will soon join the operation.
Officials believe that Vikram’s familiarity with the area, which was once his territory, could prove crucial in locating the elusive tiger. The elephants will work alongside the Rapid Response Team (RRT) to comb through plantations and forest areas in search of the predator.
The tiger that caught the man in Wayanad Wakeri has been identified. It has been found that Prajeesh was caught by a 13-year-old tiger named Nanagha 45 of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.
