The 20 year old male strayed from its herd when it became trapped in the crater in Karnataka, South India
The 20-year-old male strayed from its herd to look for food on a farm when it became trapped in Karnataka, south India.
The 20-year-old male ventured out of the forest on his search when he became swamped in the mud leaving him calling out for help all nightCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
The rescue team initially tried to use the mechanical digger to free the elephantCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
He trumpeted for help all night before a tamed rescue elephant was brought in with its rider to tug him to safety with ropes.
Another elephant was brought in by officials in order to rescue the animalCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
The elephant left the forest with several other elephants to find food when it strayed into a farmer’s field where he became stuck.
A large crowd gathered to watch as officials tried to help the distressed animal.
The two were attached together by ropes so that the bigger elephant could drag the stuck one to safetyCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Water was pumped into the sticky mud in an attempt to free the elephants legs, but it wasn’t until the second animal lent a trunk that the rescue became successful.
But until the other elephant got involved they were unsuccessfulCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
The elephant was in much need of restCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
A local Vet ensured that it did not suffer injuriesCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
The team gave him medicine and waterCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Before helping him get back on his feet and leading him back to his familyCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Water was pumped into the mud in one of the attempts to free the animalCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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The elephant had left the herd with five other elephants on a search for foodCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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A large crowd formed as the team set about helping the elephantCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Vet, Dr Krish Asokan supervised the rescue missionCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Which took place near the Nagarhole forest in Karnataka, South IndiaCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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This elephant got stuck in the mud while searching for food