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Captive Elephant Brahmadathan Dies After Lightning Strike in Keralam
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News18•04-10-2026, 21:00
Captive Elephant Brahmadathan Dies After Lightning Strike in Keralam
- •Pallattu Brahmadathan, a 45-year-old captive elephant, died after being struck by lightning near Erattupetta, Keralam.
- •The incident occurred on Sunday evening while the elephant was bathing near its owner's house amid rain.
- •Brahmadathan, standing 298 cm tall, was brought to Keralam from Arunachal Pradesh approximately 25 years ago.
- •The elephant was well-known for its participation in temple festivals across the state, including carrying the deity's idol at Thrissur Pooram.
- •Its death was confirmed on the spot by a veterinary doctor.
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Pallattu Brahmadathan died on the spot after being struck by lightning near Erattupetta.
The elephant was brought to Keralam from Arunachal Pradesh around 25 years prior to the incident.
Brahmadathan was a prominent presence at temple festivals across the state and carried the deity’s idol during the night procession of Paramekkavu at the Thrissur Pooram.
