Wild Elephant Strays into Jalpaiguri City, Rescued After Tranquilizer Dart
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News18•13-01-2026, 13:08
Wild Elephant Strays into Jalpaiguri City, Rescued After Tranquilizer Dart
- •A wild elephant, part of a herd, strayed into Jalpaiguri city, causing panic.
- •Earlier, a calf from the same herd fell into a pit in Karala Valley tea garden and was rescued.
- •Two elephants returned to the forest, but a sub-adult elephant entered Jalpaiguri city, seen near a cemetery and AC College.
- •Forest department, police, and municipal authorities intervened to control the situation.
- •The elephant was tranquilized, transported by hydraulics, and released into Baikunthapur forest.
Why It Matters: A wild elephant that entered Jalpaiguri city was safely tranquilized and relocated to Baikunthapur forest.
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