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Kerala mourns 45-year-old elephant Pallattu Brahmadathan killed by lightning

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What happened

Tragedy struck in Kerala as Pallattu Brahmadathan, a famous captive elephant, lost his life after being struck by lightning during a severe thunderstorm on October 4.

Key facts

  • Tragedy struck in Kerala as Pallattu Brahmadathan, a famous captive elephant, lost his life after being struck by lightning during a severe thunderstorm on October 4.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:05:59 UTC.

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