Wild elephant falls into a well near Sullia, herd of wild elephant sighted in Dakshina Kannada district.
A wild elephant fell into an open well at Kalcharpe, near Peraje, under Sullia forest range in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka on the night of April 12. Forest department officials reached the spot and began rescue efforts on April 13 morning.
Forest Department officials said that the well, which is not in use, is on the fringes of the forest on the foothills of the Western Ghats bordering Kodagu district.
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The Elephant Task Force in Dakshina Kannada will launch next week to address human-elephant conflict and support affected farmers.
A wild elephant attack in Chikkamagaluru kills an agricultural worker, sparking local protests for better safety measures.
Wild elephant Bhima, who lost a tusk in a fight, is healthy and engaging in normal activities, confirms Hassan DCF.
Forest Department's attempt to capture a wild elephant in Hassan fails; operation to resume on April 16.
