Sri Lanka

Elephant rescued after becoming trapped in a well

Elephant rescued after becoming trapped in a well

Villagers in Sri Lanka rescued a wild elephant after it got stuck in a large well. The elephant struggled as it tried to get out of the well filled with muddy water but eventually was pulled out and led by flares back to the jungle. Sri Lankan Elephants are on the endangered species list. Nov 2, 2017
Two wild elephants swept out to sea rescued by Sri Lankan navy

Two wild elephants swept out to sea rescued by Sri Lankan navy

The dramatic rescue took place off the coast of Trincomalee on July 23. This is the second time the Sri Lankan navy has been brought in to rescue a floundering elephant in recent weeks, with another animal being pulled to safety in Kokilai on July 11. Jul 24, 2017
Navy rescue elephant dragged out to sea in Sri Lanka

Navy rescue elephant dragged out to sea in Sri Lanka

The wild elephant was dragged out to sea by the strong currents on 11 July in Kokilai, Sri Lanka. A six-hour rescue operation then got under way to save the animal, which involved navy divers tying a rope around the elephant and dragging it back to land. Wildlife officials later checked the elephant, and confirmed that it was not injured. Jul 13, 2017
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