The forest department has initiated treatment and safety measures for a wild female elephant critically injured after being struck by a train on the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar rail track in Lohagara upazila, Chattogram, last night.
This action follows instructions from the environment adviser, as stated in a media release. Additionally, measures have been implemented to prevent crowding at the scene and ensure the elephant's safety.
The medical team from Safari Park, led by Professor Dr. Bibek Chandra Sutradhar from Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, is overseeing the treatment. Under his guidance, the Safari Park Veterinary Officer, an assistant, and two mahouts are providing care for the injured elephant.
Preparations, including cranes, are in place for transporting the elephant to the safari park. However, the area surrounding the elephant is about 200 meters deep in water, and heavy rains have softened the ground, making it impossible for cranes or vehicles to reach her.
Assistance from Bangladesh Railways has been sought, and the railway authorities have assured support by providing a relief train tomorrow morning, read the release.