An elephant attacked a young couple camping near Diyaluma Falls early this morning.
This young couple came here yesterday and built a temporary camp and spent the night there.
The two were attacked by wild elephants while staying in the temporary camp.
The Koslanda Police, who are investigating the matter, stated that the girl died on the spot.
A 23-year-old girl named G. Tharushi, a resident of Kekanadura, Matara, has died. She has been studying a nursing training course in Kurunegala.
The young man who is in serious condition after being attacked by a wild elephant, is a resident of Wariyapola, K.A. A 22-year-old youth named K. A. Dhanushka is employed as a sales assistant.
The police say that the couple are lovers and were expecting to get married.
The police say that it is common for tourists to camp and spend the night in Uda Diyluma near Diyluma Falls. The police say that no such incident has been reported from that area before this.
