ERODE: A 40-year-old farmer was trampled to death by a wild elephant in a forest village in this district on Friday, the police said.

According to police, the deceased, Thangaraj, a resident of Eppathampalayam forest village, had stepped out to attend nature's call when a male elephant attacked and killed him on the spot.

On hearing his cries, family members and neighbours rushed to the spot and informed the forest and police officials. Based on the information, the officers rushed to the spot. After conducting an investigation, they confirmed his death. A case was registered, and further probe is on.