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Tragedy Strikes Odisha: Elephants Trample Woman and Funeral

4/29/2025

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In a tragic incident in Odisha, India, 68-year-old Maya Murmu lost her life when an elephant trampled her while she was gathering water. The situation escalated during her funeral, as a herd of elephants returned, wreaking havoc on her body and nearby homes. This unexpected aggression from the elephants, straying from Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, leaves the community in shock.

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Story summary

In a tragic incident in Odisha, India, 68-year-old Maya Murmu lost her life when an elephant trampled her while she was gathering water. The situation escalated during her funeral, as a herd of elephants returned, wreaking havoc on her body and nearby homes. This unexpected aggression from the elephants, straying from Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, leaves the community in shock.