The elephant calf that fell into an abandoned well at Palappilly on Thursday

The elephant calf that fell into an abandoned well at Palappilly on Thursday | Photo Credit: special arrangement

An elephant calf fell into an abandoned well on a plot adjoining a residential area at Palappilly in Thrissur district of Keralam on Thursday (October 29, 2026).

Rescue operations led by the Forest Department, Fire and Rescue Services personnel and local residents are underway.

Rescue teams are attempting to bring the calf out by using an earthmover to break down the sides of the well.

Preliminary assessments indicate that the calf has not sustained any serious injuries.

Published - October 29, 2026 11:53 am IST

Source: The Hindu · The Hindu Bureau

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