Tusker Eats Plastic Waste

 Thrown By Pilgrims, Dies

PATHANAMTHITTA, INDIA

 A 40-year-old female elephant has died after consuming 

plastic waste dumped by Sabarimala pilgrims. Forest officials

found the carcass at Valiyanavattam along the path leading

to the pilgrim centre in Pathanamthitta district. Veterinary surgeon

Saseendra Dev, who conducted the autopsy, 

said the animal had consumed 2 kg of food packaging waste,

including plastic bags, biscuit covers and aluminum foils.