Wild elephant seen in Chikmagalur city creates fear among people
Chikmagalur: In an incident that occurred on Monday, a wild elephant was spotted on the streets of Chikmagalur city during the early hours creating an atmosphere of fear among the residents.
The wild elephant which was first sighted in the outskirts of the Chikmagalur city was later seen near the main road close to the Nallur village, it is learned.
After running wild on the roads, the elephant had then stepped into the premises of the ABC Company situated near the Mudigere road. The staff who sighted the elephant reportedly fled in fear. Afterward, the elephant reportedly exited the premises via the road and went to the property next door, where it ran amuck for a while and later ran towards the hills.
The Forest department officials who arrived at the site reportedly chased the elephant towards the forest.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
