What was the responsibility of the wildlife team after treating
the elephant?
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Explanation:
Injured and stranded for many days in the backwaters of Manchanabele Dam in Magadi, Karnataka, this was hardly the fate any majestic tusker could have hoped for. The locals residing in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka are no strangers to wild elephants as the dam built across the Arkavathy River is situated close to Savandurga forest, home to several wildlife species.
Earlier in the month of September, Sidda-as fondly named by the occupants of the neighbouring village, had wandered out of his forested home. He had the misfortune of falling into a ditch while walking across the area. The brutal impact of the fall had resulted in a fracture in his right forelimb and in addition to having a broken leg; the elephant had sustained several external injuries and was in desperate need of medical attention. The approx. 35 year old Sidda has since been spending his days in the nearby backwaters as the natural buoyancy of the water helps reduce the pain and allows the pachyderm to take weight of his feet. The sight of the massive elephant, injured and suffering from excruciating pain and his cries of anguish raised concerns amongst the villagers, who reported the incident to the Forest Department. Wildlife SOS was soon alerted of his plight and our team of veterinarians from the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre has been since checking up on the elephant.