Video: Wild Elephant Spotted With Tractor Tyre Stuck Around Its Neck In Assam
The elephant was seen on Thursday moving through the forest block in Morongi, an area in Assam's Golaghat district that has seen repeated instances of human-elephant altercations.
A wild elephant in Assam's Golaghat district was rescued after a tractor tyre became lodged tightly around its neck, underscoring the dangers posed to wildlife by human negligence. The distressed elephant was spotted with the tyre around its neck, prompting a rescue operation. The rescue team, comprising the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation, Kaziranga, the Golaghat Forest Division, and local residents, successfully removed the tyre.
The exact circumstances of how the tyre became lodged around the elephant's neck are unknown. This incident highlights the risks that discarded human-made materials pose to wild animals, particularly those in areas close to human settlements. The rescue, made possible through coordinated efforts, also emphasizes the need for responsible waste disposal practices to prevent such incidents.
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