A cameraman, Mukesh, working for Mathrubhumi News, a Malayalam news channel, was killed in an elephant attack on May 8, according to Indian media reports.
He was reportedly shooting visuals of wild elephants crossing a river in Palakkad. The attack occurred in the Panamarakkad area near Kanjikode.
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As the elephants rushed towards the crew, Mukesh and other members ran away. However, Mukesh fell and was attacked.
Police officials told Indian media that the cameraman was quickly taken to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment, but could not be saved.