The notorious tusker referred to as Deegadanthu 1, one of the elephants with the longest tusks in the nation, frequently found wandering the Kala Wewa National Park, has been electrocuted to death after entering contact with an electrical fence established in front of a house in Andiyagala, Hinguruwewa.The tusker was well known for its magnificent tusks and its status as the earliest elephant in the location, making it a popular tourist attraction for both regional and foreign tourists.