A young couple, who was camping near the Upper Diyaluma Falls in Koslanda, was attacked by a wild elephant and the young woman died at the scene. 

The young man who had received serious injuries was admitted in critical condition, to the hospital.

Koslanda police said the deceased G. Tharushi (23) and her lover from  Kekunadura in Matara had been on a visit to Upper Diyaluma Falls and were camping at the site.

Police said the jumbo was driven away into the jungle with great difficulty with the help of the villagers before the body could be removed from the scene.

Koslanda police are conducting further investigations.