Daring Rescue: Elephant Freed from Rail Fence Near Nagarahole

An elephant in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve was successfully rescued after becoming trapped in a rail fence. Forest officials used earth-moving equipment to dismantle a cement barrier, allowing the animal to return to the forest. The incident highlights challenges of human-wildlife interaction prevention strategies.

An elephant stuck in a rail fence near Nagarahole Tiger Reserve was rescued by forest officials, according to sources on Sunday.

The rescue operation involved using earth-moving equipment to remove a cement beam barrier obstructing the rail fence, enabling the elephant's return to the forest.

The incident underscores the complexities of managing wildlife-preservation efforts to prevent elephants from crossing into nearby villages, while ongoing monitoring tracks the movements of the 30-year-old radio-collared tusker.

(With inputs from agencies.)