Kenya investigates suspected cyanide deaths of 15 elephants

Key points

• Kenyan wildlife officials said 15 elephants that died this month in Amboseli National Park probably consumed cyanide.
• Investigators believe tomatoes from neighboring farms carried powerful pesticides and were eaten by elephants seeking unripe plants.
• One elephant died on a farm; others reached a water source and later died despite veterinary treatment, officials said.
• Authorities have not determined whether the contamination was intentional or accidental and are checking chemical use on other nearby farms.
• Kenya Wildlife Service warned that contaminated fields could threaten goats, cattle and other animals grazing in the area.