Iconic elephant ‘Bandula’ dies at Dehiwala Zoo

Iconic elephant ‘Bandula’ dies at Dehiwala Zoo

‘Bandula’, the elephant found at the National Zoological Garden in Dehiwala is reported to have passed away today.

According to reports, the elephant had suddenly fallen ill and had collapsed twice.

Despite being treated by the veterinary doctors at the zoo, the elephant had passed away.

The elephant was 79 years old at the time of its demise.

courtesy NewsWire