Forces deployed to assist wildlife officers in rescuing distressed elephants

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Following a special request made by the Ministry of Environment to protect wild elephants and elephant calves in distress across various parts of the country, special operations were launched today (22) under the direct instructions of Defence Deputy Minister.Book a Safari

Under this initiative, security forces, including the Tri-Forces, have been promptly dispatched to the affected locations to conduct inspections and provide relief assistance.

Over the past few days, urgent reports have emerged regarding wildlife in distress across several regions.Find Police Jobs

Accordingly, an elephant calf found trapped in the Wewelketiya village of the Pihimbiyagollewa Grama Niladhari Division within the Rambewa Divisional Se...