Ivan Mascarenhas
Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi
Udupi, Oct 18: An Elk was killed while another escaped with minor injuries in an accident that occurred on NH 66, near Uppoor, opposite Abharan Motors Stock Yard, at around 12.15 pm on Friday October 18.
It is learnt that a speeding Innova car hit the two animals which were crossing the road when the accident occurred.
The locals informed the Brahmavar Forest Department. The officials arrived at the spot and confirmed that the animal was dead. It was later taken for postmortem to complete government formalities.
Large number of people gathered to watch the Elk. Traffic on the highway was disrupted for some time.