Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Injured Three-Year-Old Elephant Calf Rescued From Open Well
A young elephant accidentally fell into an uncovered well.
It became trapped at the bottom for several hours.
The calf was also injured.
Forest rescuers and Fire Service workers worked together to lift it out.
A veterinary team treated the elephant after the rescue.
The calf is now stable.
Forest officials will keep watching it closely.
They are arranging more care to help it recover safely.
A three-year-old elephant calf fell into an open well in Dhenkanal Range.
The injured calf spent several hours trapped at the bottom of the well.
The Dhenkanal Forest Division’s Rapid Response Team and Fire Service personnel led the rescue.
A veterinary team provided first aid and supportive treatment after the calf was lifted out.
The calf is stable and will remain under veterinary supervision and monitoring.
- Who
- A three-year-old injured elephant calf was rescued by the Dhenkanal Forest Division’s Rapid Response Team and Fire Service personnel, with help from a veterinary team.
- What
- The calf was rescued from an open well and given first aid and supportive treatment.
- When
- The rescue took place on Tuesday after the calf had spent several hours trapped.
- Where
- At an open well in the Kaunriapal beat of Dhenkanal Range.
- Why
- The elephant accidentally fell into the open well; further care is being arranged because it was injured.
- Animal
- Three-year-old elephant calf
- Condition
- Stable under veterinary supervision
- Location
- Kaunriapal beat, Dhenkanal Range
- Rescue teams
- Dhenkanal Forest Division Rapid Response Team and Fire Service personnel
- Medical care
- First aid, supportive treatment and continued monitoring
- Hazard
- Open wells remain a recurring danger to wildlife
