Injured elephant rescued, sent for further treament

TNN | Apr 6, 2020, 04:47 IST

Krishnagiri: A 15-year-old elephant which suffered a severe injury in its legs was shifted on Sunday to a forest area near Dhenkanikottai in Krishnagiri for further treatment.
The elephant had moved away from its herd near Melumalai and entered Karimangalam in Dharmapuri districit ten days ago. Walking in an unknown terrain, it fell into a well and injured its legs.
The elephant was rescued from the well by forest officials and was released into a forest near Krishnagiri.
However, villagers informed officials that the elephant was spotted near a mango orchard near Thudukanahalli and was struggling to walk. Forest staff with veterinary doctors administered medicines to it.
On Saturday, forest staff translocated the elephant to a forest near Dhenkanikottai, where it will be treated further.