A pregnant soon to mommy elephant died after some gave her a pineapple loaded with firecrackers. In the middle of a time when we are feeling the fury of nature against us - we should learn to be kinder and compassionate to other species. The criminals must be brought to justice.

An elephant that was pregnant died in Kerala, standing in water, last Wednesday, after she ate a pineapple filled with firecrackers, allegedly left by some locals. The fruit exploded in her mouth, leading to the inevitable tragedy.

The incident came to light after a forest officer narrated the details of the horrific death on social media.

The wild elephant had left the forests of Silent Valley in Palakkad district, meandering into a nearby village in search of food. According to forest officials, the elephant is suspected to have eaten a pineapple.

Pineapples with country-made crackers are usually used by locals to protect their fields against wild boars.