Elephants Facing Anthropogenic Hazards in Assam
Forest officials and wildlife workers removed the tyre within hours after videos spread online, and experts warned it could injure the elephant.
- On Thursday, Assam forest teams and the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation removed a tractor tyre from a wild elephant's neck in Numaligarh after videos of the distressed animal circulated online.
- The elephant likely picked up the discarded tractor tyre with its trunk in Bokial forest, where it became lodged around its neck, posing a massive threat to the animal's life.
- Khumtai MLA Mrinal Saikia informed senior forest officials, who coordinated with the CWRC to monitor the animal and safely assess its condition before removing the obstruction.
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the successful rescue, stating, "We took immediate action and removed the tyre from its neck, saving its life and allowing it to rejoin its herd."
- Social media users praised the rapid intervention as "prompt action," while Sarma added, "Whether human or animal, no one in Assam will remain in distress.
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(Seoul=Yonhap News) A wild elephant in India with a tractor tire stuck around its neck was safely rescued after 48 hours.
Elephant spotted with tractor tyre stuck around neck in Assam, rescued after hours
A wild elephant in Assam’s Golaghat district was rescued after a tractor tyre was removed from around its neck. The episode drew attention to the danger discarded waste poses to wildlife near forest areas.
Assam elephant's ordeal ends, giant tyre removed from its neck within hours of viral video
A distressing sight of an elephant walking with a tractor tyre around its neck in Assam sparked concern online. The animal was rescued within hours as the forest department and CWRC stepped in, removed the tyre and helped it return to its herd.
Assam Elephant Rescue Video: Tyre Removed From Wild Elephant’s Neck in Golaghat, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Says ‘Life Saved’ | 📰 LatestLY
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said a wild elephant with a tyre stuck around its neck in Numaligarh was rescued after authorities took immediate action. The elephant was spotted in Golaghat district, where the incident had raised concerns over its safety. 📰 Assam Elephant Rescue Video: Tyre Removed From Wild Elephant’s Neck in Golaghat, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Says ‘Life Saved’.
Wildlife safety alarm: Discarded tractor tyre turns deadly trap for wild elephant in Assam
A wild elephant was found with a tyre around its neck in Golaghat, Assam. Forest officials are monitoring the animal and planning its safe rescue. The tyre, possibly from a tractor, likely got stuck on the elephant's trunk. Wildlife experts warn against approaching the distressed animal. Residents are urged to remain calm and avoid disturbing the elephant.
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