Archive · 19 May 2025
Forest Officers Treating Ailing Elephant Near Coimbatore
A female elephant near Coimbatore was found unwell and unable to stand.
Forest officials, including veterinarians, are helping the elephant.
They used a crane to help the elephant stand and are giving it medicine and food.
The elephant is starting to feel better and eat again.
The calf was initially with the mother, but has since moved away and joined another herd.
The forest team is monitoring the calf.
The forest team is using kumki elephants to help with the treatment.
A female elephant was found in an ailing condition near Maruthamalai, Coimbatore.
Forest officials, including veterinarians, are treating the elephant.
The elephant was lifted using a crane and provided with food and medicine-infused fruits.
The elephant has shown signs of improvement after treatment and has started eating.
The calf initially stayed with its mother but has since joined another herd.
- Who
- Coimbatore forest officials and veterinarians
- What
- Forest officials are treating an ailing female elephant.
- When
- The elephant was found on Saturday, and treatment has continued through Sunday.
- Where
- Near Bharathiar University in Coimbatore, Maruthamalai forest range
- Why
- The elephant was found unwell and unable to stand.
- Location
- Coimbatore Forest Range
- Elephant's Age
- 25 years old
- Species
- Female elephant
- Physical Condition
- No external injuries
- Treatment
- Sugarcane, watermelon, plantains, and medicine-infused fruits
- Veterinarians
- E. Vijayaraghavan and S. Sathasivam
