Forest Department to look after injured elephant in Cox's Bazar
As stated in a media release, this action follows instructions from the environment adviser. Additionally, measures have been implemented to prevent crowding at the scene and ensure the elephant's safety
The forest department has initiated treatment and safety measures for a wild female elephant critically injured after being struck by a train on the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar rail track in Lohagara upazila, Chattogram, last night.
As stated in a media release, this action follows instructions from the environment adviser. Additionally, measures have been implemented to prevent crowding at the scene and ensure the elephant's safety.
The medical team from Safari Park, led by Professor Dr Bibek Chandra Sutradhar from Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, oversees the treatment. Under his guidance, the Safari Park veterinary officer, an assistant, and two mahouts are providing care for the injured elephant.
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Preparations, including cranes, are in place for transporting the elephant to the safari park. However, the area surrounding the elephant is about 200 metres deep in water, and heavy rains have softened the ground, making it impossible for cranes or vehicles to reach her.
Assistance from Bangladesh Railways has been sought, and the railway authorities have assured support by providing a relief train tomorrow morning, reads the release.
