June 23rd 2024.
In a heartwarming turn of events, two male elephants named Mahendra and Rajkumar have returned to their home base in the Kendumundi area of the Similipal sanctuary in Mayurbhanj district after spending five years in the Satkosia sanctuary in Angul district. These two majestic tuskers, also known as Kumki elephants, were carefully transported by forest officials and an expert elephant trainer, along with a veterinary team, on two Hyva trucks through the Keonjhar district.
The forest officials of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and Angul divisions came together to ensure the safe return of these elephants to their natural habitat. As the transportation took place during the summer, special measures were taken to provide the elephants with sufficient food and keep them cool. The Fire department also lent a helping hand by bathing the elephants with water cannons at various points along their journey in Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts.
HD Dhanraj, the Divisional Forest Officer of Keonjhar, expressed his joy at the return of these trained elephants to their home. He explained that Kumki elephants are specially trained and after spending five years in the Satkosia sanctuary, Mahendra and Rajkumar have now come back to their home station.
Sources revealed that the two trained elephants, along with their mahouts, were initially taken to the Satkosia sanctuary five years ago to monitor a Royal Bengal tigress named Sundari, who had been causing chaos in the area by attacking livestock and people. After Sundari was relocated, the two Kumki elephants stayed on in the sanctuary for years.
The heartwarming reunion of these two elephants with their home in the Similipal sanctuary serves as a reminder of the strong bond between humans and animals. It also showcases the dedication and hard work of forest officials in protecting and preserving our wildlife. May Mahendra and Rajkumar live happily in their natural habitat for years to come.
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