News1st U-Reporter Priyantha Rathnayake Killed In Minneriya Wild Elephant Attack

Wild Elephant attack Video

A wild elephant in Samagipura, Minneriya killed yet another individual on Tuesday September 8.

Priyantha Rathnayake who was destroyed to death by a wild elephant was a News first U-Reporter.

"… U-Report called me and said that my report will be publicized on the 07:00 p.m. news notice. I was dumbfounded. I am appreciative for making my report the lead report on the new announcement … " This was the announcement made by Priyantha Rathnayake soon after being declared the best U-Reporter from the Polonnaruwa District.

Priyantha Rathnayake was one who made a point to ask into the issues of the individuals in Minneriya, Polonnaruwa. He was given a help to seek after a profession in news coverage when was declared the best U-Reporter from the Polonnaruwa District.




In any case, the excursion was stopped suddenly today. Priyantha Rathnayake set off toward the beginning of today to record footage of a wild elephant that charged into Samagipura, Minneriya.

In any case, he turned into the casualty of the elephant's rage.

Rathnayake who had his lens focussed for the benefit of the masses was occupied with his media obligation prompting his last snippets of being destroyed by the elephant.



Rathnayake endured genuine wounds and succumbed upon admission to the Hingurakgoda Divisional Hospital.

He was a 46 year old father of three. The wild elephant who raged into the town was later pursued over into the wild after a joint exertion by the untamed life officers in Minneriya, police and local people.

The tusker ventured from Samagipura to the Minneriya town hampering movement on the Batticaloa – Colombo principle street for a few hours.

"… My family dependably felt eager at whatever point I go out for such undertakings. I accept after this occasion there would be a stop in those comments " said Priyantha Rathnayake amid the U-Reporter Award Ceremony

Priyantha Rathnayake put his life hanging in the balance to satisfy his media life.

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