{
  "id": 12590192,
  "title": "Kerala mourns 45-year-old elephant Pallattu Brahmadathan killed by lightning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/kerala-mourns-45-year-old-elephant-pallattu-brahmadathan-killed-by",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T08:05:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/travel/destinations/kerala-is-mourning-the-death-of-its-beloved-45-year-old-elephant-pallattu-brahmadathan-after-a-tragic-lightning-strike-what-actually-happened/articleshow/134760080.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Tragedy struck in Kerala as Pallattu Brahmadathan, a famous captive elephant, lost his life after being struck by lightning during a severe thunderstorm on October 4. This unfortunate event has sparked a crucial discussion about the hazards associated with thunderstorms in the region. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has since advised the public to exercise extreme caution outdoors…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}