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Cyanide in tomato pesticide killed 15 elephants, Kenyan officials suspect

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Kenyan officials suspect that 15 elephants died in the southern part of the country after consuming a tomato pesticide containing cyanide. The incident marks the highest number of elephant deaths recorded in this region in several decades.

Authorities have ruled out foul play in the investigation of the fatalities. The discovery of the animals has prompted concerns regarding the use of agricultural chemicals and their impact on local wildlife populations.

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