The New Indian Express ·
Jumbo Baahubali treated for injury in Coimbatore
COIMBATORE: Forest department staff began medical treatment for Baahubali, a wild elephant injured in an attack by another male elephant in Mettupalayam with medicinal balls. Though locals have named the elephant Baahubali, the Forest Department identify it as elephant MP20T1.
After examining the injury, K Vijayaragavan, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon at the Wildlife Transit and Treatment Centre (WTTC), Pethikuttai, Sirumugai, had suggested painkillers and immunity boosters.
"We crushed the medicines into powder, mixed them with kali, made them into large balls, wrapped them in banana leaves and placed them at locations where the elephant moves. We will continue this treatment in the coming days to improve its health," said a Forest Department official.
