Boat sent to rescue stuck elephant in Mahanadi overturns
The Hindu
Journalists, ODRAF personnel were on board
A boat carrying personnel of the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) and journalists overturned near the Mundali Bridge in Cuttack district on Friday. It was was sent to rescue an elephant stranded in the flood water of Mahanadi.
Two journalists were fished out and taken to hospital in a serious condition while efforts were on to rescue ODRAF personnel.
Early on Friday, the tusker was found stuck near the bridge after it got separated from a herd of 17 that was trying to cross the river. Forest Department officials, ODRAF and fire service personnel were mobilised to rescue the elephant.
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