Siliguri, 25th October: An elephant calf was rescued after falling into a septic tank inside the Army’s 16 FAD unit premises in Bengdubi, Bagdogra, early Sunday morning.
Following the incident, Army personnel, the Army’s fire department, and the Forest Department launched a joint rescue operation. After nearly two hours of effort, the rescuers broke open the tank structure and safely pulled the calf out.
According to reports, Army personnel immediately initiated rescue efforts and alerted the Forest Department after discovering the calf trapped inside the tank. Personnel from all three departments worked together to carry out the operation successfully.
Following the rescue, the Forest Department has initiated efforts to reunite the elephant calf with its herd.
