Injured elephant is rescued from mud pit by combined effort from farmers and officials

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An elephant was injured following an intense fight between two raging elephants as they battle it out for dominance and control over the territory.During the battle one of the elephant left leg was injured.Unable to walk further the elephant stuck in the mud.

The incident took place at Uhana in Ampara. Villagers informed the wild life officers in Ampara about the incident. Upon receiving the call the wild life officers arrived at Uhana and provided treatment to the elephant.After the initial treatments the wild life officials with the help of villager tried to lift the elephant.But due to the severeness of the injury the elephant couldn't stand on his legs.The elephant is currently getting treatment at the nearby camp.

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Injured elephant calf found near Kilinochchi Forest Reserve

Colombo (News1st): A five-month-old baby elephant, which has been attacked by a crocodile, was found by the residents of a village nearby to the Kilinochchi forest reserve. News1st correspondent in the area said the elephant which is three feet tall has been admitted to the Girithale Wildlife Hospital.

According to the veterinarians of the hospital three of its legs have been injured in the attack and the elephant is currently recovering.

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Elephant which collided onto a train succumbs to injuries

Colombo (News1st): An elephant which was injured when a train plying from Colombo to Kankasanthure collided into it succumbed to its injuries last evening (October 22).

Wildlife Officers said although medical treatment was provided to the elephant since last morning it had died due to internal injuries. The train collided onto two elephants in Galgamuwas on the 21st of October. The other elephant succumbed to its injuries on the spot.

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