September 28th 2024.
In the town of Baripada, a wild and destructive elephant had been causing chaos in the surrounding villages. The villagers were in distress and the Forest Division of Baripada, located in Mayurbhanj district, had to step in to resolve the issue. Finally, on Friday, the elephant was tranquilised and transported to the Elephant Rescue Centre at Kapilash in Dhenkanal district.
The authorities were quick to take action and ensure the safety of the elephant as well as the villagers. The health of the elephant was of utmost importance, and a 24-hour medical monitoring was put in place. Similipal Field Director and Regional Chief Conservator of Forest, Prakash Chand Gogineni, stated that the elephant would be thoroughly examined to ensure its well-being.
The decision to capture the elephant was made by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Susanta Nanda. A plan was meticulously prepared and executed with the guidance of Baripada DFO A Uma Mahesh. In the last four days, the elephant had caused the death of four individuals, which led to the urgency of the situation.
A day before the capture, a mock drill was conducted by a team of 15 members, who were trained and experienced in handling such situations. The team was well-prepared and ready to take on the task at hand. In order to ensure the safety of the nearby villages, the Forest department had issued a warning for the residents to stay indoors during the operation.
Thanks to the prompt and efficient actions taken by the authorities, the dangerous elephant was safely captured and relocated to a more suitable environment. The villagers could now breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that their safety was of utmost importance to the Forest department. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of coexisting with wildlife and taking necessary precautions to avoid any unfortunate encounters.
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