Guwahati: A class 9 student was killed after being trampled by a herd of wild elephants on Tuesday morning in Assam’s Jorhat.
As per reports, the incident took place in Mariani’s Bojoypur area.
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The deceased student has been identified as Barsha Gogoi from the same area.
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Locals informed that the girl was with her mother when they were attacked by the wild elephants.
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The herd was on their way in search of food when it encountered the mother-daughter duo in the area.
Even though they (Barsha and her mother) tried to move to a safe place, they failed to move on time and were eventually attacked by the elephants.
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Barsha received severe injuries in the attack and before any help could arrive, she died on the spot.
Her mother is now undergoing treatment at the hospital.