The Forest Department in Kerala's Pathanamthitta has launched a rescue operation for a wild elephant calf that fell into a 20-foot-deep well on a private property.
According to officials, the calf accidentally fell into the abandoned well on Sunday night, and residents noticed its cries at 4 am on Monday.
Efforts are underway to rescue the calf by breaking one side of the well and creating a slope using an excavator.
Once rescued, the calf will be reunited with its herd, but if that fails, it will be shifted to a rehabilitation centre.
Local residents have complained about frequent wild elephant invasions, causing damage to crops and property, and have accused the Forest Department of failing to take adequate measures.
