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A wild elephant attacked a French girl who was taking photos in Sithulpawwa

By Sahan Rathanasekara

July 21, 2023

A French tourist who came to visit the Sithulpawwa Religious site was attacked by an elephant and was admitted to Debarawewa Hospital.

The Kirinda police say that a wild elephant attacked her while she was taking a photo of the wild elephant, which was walking on the road to the religious site.

This attack took place yesterday morning. Hospital information stated that the condition of the 25-year-old French woman named ROMANE is not serious.

This French girl has come to Sithulpawwa religious site in a van with a group of French nationals.