Assam elephant rescue underway after tyre gets stuck around its neck in Golaghat

A wild elephant in Assam’s Golaghat district is being tracked by forest teams after a large tyre became stuck around its neck. Officials say rescue teams are working carefully to free the animal and have asked residents to keep their distance.

A rescue operation is underway in Assam’s Golaghat district after a wild elephant was spotted roaming with a large tyre stuck around its neck. The animal was seen in the Morongi area, including Bakial, and appeared to be in visible distress as it moved through the region.

Assam Finance, Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said Forest Department teams moved in after receiving information about the elephant. Khumtai BJP MLA Mrinal Saikia had earlier said he contacted the department and appealed to local........

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