Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- A wild elephant that lost sight in both eyes after being shot received a third round of treatment for gunshot injuries in the Diyaluma area of Haldummulla.

The male elephant, estimated to be around 45 years old, roamed the Kolongaswewa area of Diyaluma.

Wildlife officials stated that the elephant initially lost sight in one eye after being shot and subsequently received treatment, before poachers later shot the animal in its other eye, leaving it completely blind.

The elephant, which was since confined to a limited area, was recently found to have suffered another gunshot injury to a hind leg.

A team of wildlife officers, led by veterinarian Dr. Akalanka Pinidiya of the Randenigala Veterinary Unit, began treating ...