Dala Puttuwa was a much-loved wild tusker of the Galgamuwa area, named for his crossed tusks. He had poor eyesight and was often seen out in the open; he was once shot in the leg and wildlife officers treated the wound. In late 2017 poachers killed him for his ivory, and police arrested people who tried to sell the tusks. His killing caused a national outcry, and environmentalists called for a fast and severe crackdown on the killers.