New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): A 35-year-old elephant, named Ekadanta, passed away at Sakrebailu camp in Shivamogga.

According to Sakrebailu forest officers, the death of the elephant was caused by cardiac arrest.

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His body was found in the Shettyhalli forest.

Ekadanta was captured two years back from the forests in Sakleshpur, Hassan district.

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Sakrebailu elephant camp, located 20 kilometres away from Shivamogga city, is known for taming tuskers. Following Ekadanta's demise, 23 elephants remain in the camp. (ANI)

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