Pallahara: An elephant calf was found dead at Sankhapur jungle under Khamar forest range in Angul district Friday.
According to reports, the carcass of the baby tusker was spotted by some locals who had ventured into the forest for collecting wood and other supply.
On receipt of information, forest officials reached the spot, started an investigation and the body was sent for post-mortem.
The exact reason behind the death of the jumbo calf could only be ascertained after receipt of autopsy report.
This happens to be the second incident of elephant calf death within a month.
Similarly, an ailing jumbo calf died under treatment at Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) in Bhubaneswar November 27.
The baby elephant which was around 8-months old had been rescued by forest officials from Hitinda Forest under Hindol Forest Range in Dhenkanal district November 24.
The calf died had due to breathing problem caused by mouth infection and high fever, informed Veterinary doctors who attended to it.
PNN