Andhra Pradesh: Villagers panic as herd of elephants wanders in Rangappavalasa

Parvathipuram (Andhra Pradesh) [India]: Residents of Rangappavalasa village in Andhra Pradesh are in a panic as elephants have been wandering for three days in their village.

Herds of elephants were seen roaming in Rangappavalasa village, located in Therlam mandal of Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh, according to forest officials. “No harm was done to humans; only a few crops were destroyed,” they added.

Villagers say that if the forest authorities do not take action and move elephants to the forest area, there is a possibility of danger to the people.

Forest officials said that our department’s trackers are working to send the Elephants into the forest.