ERODE: A female elephant that got trapped in slush at the Gunderipallam dam in the T N Palayam forest range in Erode district died on Monday despite being rescued and provided with intensive medical treatment.According to forest officials, the elephant ventured out of the forest area in the early hours of Sunday to drink water and got stuck in deep slush.Rescue operations were launched immediately using ropes and a poclain excavator. However, the rescue efforts faced difficulties as the excavator got trapped in the slush.Subsequently, a more powerful poclain excavator was brought in. After sustained efforts, forest personnel successfully rescued the female elephant from the slush on Sunday night.“However, the animal had suffered severe exhaustion after remaining trapped in the slush for several hours. It was unable to walk or move on its own. A team of forest veterinary doctors camped at the site and administered intensive treatment and first aid,” said a forest officer. He added that the elephant died despite the medical intervention.Further inquiries were under way to ascertain the exact cause of the elephant’s death.
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