Sri Lankan Navy Rescues Elephant From Drowning

by Ruby NitzbergAn elephant was doomed to drown on Tuesday until the Sri Lankan Navy saved the day.A strong current had pulled the elephant out to see where he struggled to stay afloat. The animal was first spotted by a small naval boat on patrol off the northeastern coast of of Kokkuthuduwai in Kokilai.The patrol had to call for reinforcements, including divers who tied a rope around the massive mammal and began pulling him back to shore.After a six-hour rescue, the elephant finally made it back on land where wildlife officials were waiting to ensure the elephant got the medical attention he needed.It’s a reminder that while some elephants can fly, this one couldn’t even swim.
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