Sri Lankan navy rescue elephant dragged out to sea
The Sri Lankan navy rescued a wild elephant dragged out to sea by strong currents.
The elephant, who was struggling to stay afloat, was spotted by a Fast Attack Craft (FAC) on a routine patrol off the coast of Kokkuthuduwai in Kokilai, in the country's northeast.
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Additional vessels carrying navy divers were sent to help out in the rescue operation which lasted six hours.
Divers tied a rope around the elephant and a vessel dragged the mammal back on dry land.
Wildlife officials were at hand and gave the elephant a clean bill of health.