A food search turned perilous for a wild elephant in South India after it became stuck in thick mud overnight.
The 20-year-old elephant, part of a herd from Nagarhole Forest in Karnataka, wandered into nearby fields with five other elephants in search of food.
While crossing through farmland, the elephant slipped into a slushy tank and could not free itself.
The mishap frightened the other elephants, who retreated to the forest, leaving their companion behind.
The stranded elephant spent the entire night trumpeting for help until locals noticed its distress in the morning and alerted forest officials.
In response, a rescue team arrived with a tamed elephant and a rider to assist in freeing the trapped animal. Video footage shows a crowd gathering as the rescue operation unfolded.
The team tied a rope between the two elephants, allowing the tamed elephant to pull its wild counterpart out of the mud.
Water from nearby irrigation pumps softened the ground, making it easier for the trapped elephant to move.
Prasanna Kumar, the rescue supervisor, reported that the team worked carefully to avoid any injuries to the animal.
Local villagers mentioned that wild elephants frequently venture into their fields for food and water.
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