Elephant Rescue Mission: A Race Against Time in Jharkhand
In Jharkhand's Ramgarh district, an elephant and its calf fell into a 20-feet deep well en route to the Bokaro forest range. The forest department initiated a rescue operation after being alerted by villagers. The well, obscured by bushes and lacking barriers, posed a hidden danger.
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In a dramatic turn of events in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district, an elephant and its calf were discovered trapped in a 20-feet deep well. The incident occurred as they traversed a farmland route in their journey to the Bokaro forest range.
The forest department, upon receiving a tip-off from local villagers, promptly launched a rescue mission Thursday morning. Nitish Kumar, the Divisional Forest Officer, confirmed that the elephants had been part of a herd of 42, which had been spotted in the area for the past week.
Villagers noted that the well was unguarded and concealed by foliage, making it nearly invisible and a significant risk to wildlife. Authorities are now considering measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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