{
  "id": 17020923,
  "title": "Elephant calf falls into abandoned well in Keralam’s Thrissur; rescue operation underway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/elephant-calf-falls-into-abandoned-well-in-keralams-thrissur-rescue",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T06:34:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/elephant-calf-falls-into-abandoned-well-in-keralams-thrissur-rescue-operation-underway/article71639259.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An elephant calf tragically fell into an abandoned well located on a plot bordering a residential area in Thrissur district, Keralam, on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Rescue efforts are currently being coordinated by the Forest Department, Fire and Rescue Services personnel, and local residents. The rescue teams are employing an earthmover to gradually dismantle the sides of the well in an attempt to extract the calf. Early evaluations suggest that the young elephant has not suffered any severe injuries.",
  "summary": "Rescue teams attempting to bring the calf out by using an earthmover to break down the sides of the well",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}