Indian elephant that strayed into Bangladesh tranquilisedAn Indian elephant that was swept across the border in strong river currents over a month ago has been tranquilised before being released in a safari park, officials said on Thursday. The elephant, that strayed into Bangladesh from India on June 27, was tranquilised at village Koyra in Jamalpur on Thursday. Veterinary surgeon of the forest rescue team Dr Syed tranquilised the adult male elephant with a metal dart in the afternoon. The rescue team comprising locals, policemen and administrative officials was led by Tapan Kumar Dey, a retired conservator of forests. Forest authorities said the elephant would be taken to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park in Gazipur.

Source: bd News24 August 11, 2016 15:45 UTC