# Wild Elephant Attack Claims Two Lives in Jhapa, Nepal

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| Topic | Women of Nepal |
| Published | 2026-10-20T09:01:18.699Z |
| Language | en (governing) |
| Original publisher | https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/20/two-killed-in-wild-elephant-attack-in-jhapa |

## Summary

A fatal incident occurred in Barhadashi Rural Municipality, Jhapa, Nepal, where a wild elephant attacked and killed two elderly individuals, a 73-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman, while they were out on a morning walk. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of human-wildlife conflict in the region, emphasizing the need for community awareness and safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

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