March 5th 2025.
In Balasore, a veterinary doctor had a frightening encounter with a herd of elephants while trying to help an ailing elephant in the forest. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, left the doctor injured and hospitalized.
According to an officer, the team had gone to the Kuldiha Reserve Forest to rescue and treat a female elephant who had fallen into a muddy embankment near Risia Lake. However, their efforts were met with an unexpected turn of events when a group of wild elephants appeared on the scene.
The jumbos, sensing a threat, chased after the rescue team. In the commotion, the doctor, identified as Subhasis Mahapatra from the Nilagiri Veterinary Hospital, tripped and was attacked by one of the elephants. The rest of the team managed to escape the area unharmed.
Fortunately, the forest officials were able to rescue the injured doctor and rushed him to the Balasore District Headquarter Hospital. However, due to the severity of his injuries, he was later transferred to SCB Medical College in Cuttack for further treatment. As of now, his condition remains critical.
It was indeed a close call for the doctor and the entire rescue team. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers and risks that come with working in the wild and dealing with unpredictable animals. We can only hope for a speedy recovery for the brave doctor and commend the quick actions of the forest officials in saving his life.
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