In a remarkable rescue, a baby elephant trapped in a 30-foot well in Tamil Nadu, India, was freed after a six-hour operation.
The young elephant, clearly distressed, was found frantically pushing against the walls of the well, unable to escape on its own.
The rescue effort began after villagers in Hosur noticed the trapped elephant and alerted local forest officials.
The baby had fallen into the well while traveling with a herd of around 50 elephants passing through a nearby forest.
A group of 10 elephants had wandered away from the herd and approached the village, with the young one accidentally slipping into a farm well.
As the rescue unfolded, a large excavator was brought in to dig a ramp, allowing the elephant to climb out.
Despite the dangerous situation, rescuers worked tirelessly as debris and rocks fell into the hole, occasionally hitting the elephant.
Eventually, the falling dirt formed a ramp, and the elephant could scramble out to safety.
Hundreds of villagers gathered to watch as the young elephant returned to the forest. Onlookers cheered in relief as the animal quickly rejoined its herd.
The rescue operation, led by forest officials and supported by the community, was a heartwarming moment of teamwork, showing the dedication to protecting wildlife in the area.
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