Kokilai, Sri Lanka, July 11 2017: a group of naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command, Sri Lanka Navy, rescued an elephant caught in a current in the seas off Kokkuthuduwai, Kokilai. According to the navy, the elephant dragged away by a strong current was initially spotted by a craft on routine patrol in the area. Consequently, another craft in the area and a team of navy drivers were promptly directed to the location in order to carry out a rescue attempt. A group of officials from the Department of Wildlife Conservation also joined in the rescue operation and later they were able to direct the elephant towards the coast from the deep sea. Having safely guided the elephant to the Yan Oya area in Pulmodai, the elephant was handed over to Wildlife officials and was said to be in good health and happy to be back on dry land!
Source: Daily mirror (12-07-2017)
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