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Tusker Pallatt Brahmadathan dies after lightning strike near Erattupetta in Keralam’s Kottayam

Tusker Pallatt Brahmadathan dies after lightning strike near Erattupetta in Keralam’s Kottayam
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People gather to pay their last respects to tusker Pallatt Brahmadathan, who died after being struck by lightning.
Photo credit: The Hindu

People gather to pay their last respects to tusker Pallatt Brahmadathan, who died after being struck by lightning. | Photo Credit: VISHNU PRATHAP

Pallatt Brahmadathan, a 65-year-old elephant and a familiar presence at temple festivals across Keralam, died after being struck by lightning amid heavy rain near Erattupetta in Kottayam on Sunday (October 4, 2026) evening.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 17, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com
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