© GettyCharging elephant
The deceased identified as Sushant Behera of Gengutia village was on his way to Dhenkanal town along with two other co-workers, when a pachyderm attacked the trio near the level crossing.
While the two labourers managed to escape from the spot, Sushant was trampled to death by the wild elephant, sources said.
"Since last five years, the land here is not being used for agricultural purpose as elephants are destroying standing crops. We had earlier requested the forest department to at least alarm us when elephants are straying near the human settlements. But they do not even bother if we inform them about the movement of jumbos in the area," alleged Ranjan Mallick, a local resident.
Comment: It would appear that volcanic and geologic activity around the world is on the increase:
- Merapi volcano in Indonesia erupts for the 2nd time in 2 weeks
- Yellowstone's Steamboat Geyser erupts for 5th time this year
- Uncharted territory: Kilauea lava flow begins engulfing Hawaii's geothermal power plant
- Worldwide volcanic activity raises concerns of US West Coast's chain of 13 active volcanoes
- 10km earth crack emerges on Elgeyo escarpment, Kenya
For more pics of June 1st's eruption at Mount Merapi click here.