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Elephant calf rescued from uncovered drain Hambantota

29 May 2016 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A young elephant has been rescued from an uncovered drain in Sri Lanka's Hambantota port.

Locals workers joined forces with wildlife officials to use an array of basic tools to carry out the rescue operation.

The animal was taken away for treatment with a suspected broken leg. (BBC)