Dehradun, Nov. 6 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 3 Nov: In a heartening outcome for wildlife conservation, an approximately eight to nine-year-old wild elephant found trapped in a pit in Uttarakhand's Peepal Padao forest range was successfully rescued, treated and reunited with its herd, following a coordinated intervention by the Forest Department and Wildlife SOS.

Found on the night of 25 October, the elephant was rescued from a pit approximately one metre deep. Despite being brought out, the young elephant remained unable to stand independently. The Forest Department's veterinary team-initiated treatment and closely monitored the elephant's condition before involving Wildlife SOS specialists to provide additional expertise and suppo...