The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported that approximately 50 wild elephants have tragically died in 2024 from electrocution caused by unauthorized electric fences and illegal power line connections.
In response, the CEB has taken necessary actions against those responsible for these illegal practices. The organization is urging the public to assist in protecting wild elephants by reporting any incidents of illegal power line tapping or unauthorized electric fences.
For immediate reporting, the CEB encourages the public to call 0112118767 or the emergency hotline at 1987.
