The Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu), Nov 18 (PTI) An anti-poaching watcher of the Tamil Nadu Forest department was injured in this district on Monday when a wild elephant attacked him, officials said.

The incident occurred at Masinagudi, Forest officials said, adding, B Maran suffered injuries in his hand, leg and face.

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Maran was administered first aid at a local health facility and later rushed to the district government hospital, they said.

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