“We are confident that your involvement will help bring this stranded elephant safely back to India. The NGO said the request for permissions for travel plans of a rescue team are pending approval with the Ministry of External Affairs. In a letter to the minister, Humane Society International requested her to expedite the permissions required by the rescue team for this case. “The elephant has reportedly become feeble due to lack of food. Thus, her rescue at the earliest is necessary to prevent further distress to her as well as the locals living in the region,” said people from the NGO.

Source: Indian Express July 23, 2016 09:00 UTC