Trat: Officials and volunteers have successfully rescued a 5-year-old wild elephant named Sidao after it fell into a well more than 4 meters deep. The rescue operation took place amidst the cheers of locals gathered at the scene.
According to Thai News Agency, Sidao fell into a large agricultural pond located in the garden of the Ban Suea Dao Company in Bo Rai District, Trat Province, since the night of January 18. The pond measures over 4 meters in width, 10 meters in length, and 4 meters in depth. Despite its efforts to find a way out, Sidao was unable to escape on its own.
This morning, officials from Khlong Kaew Waterfall National Park, along with volunteers, arrived at the scene equipped with a backhoe to assist in the rescue. They began digging the edge of the pond to create an exit path for the elephant. However, during the operation, Sidao became frightened and attempted to resist the backhoe, although the villagers encouraged the elephant with their cheers.
Ultimately, Sidao managed to walk out safely, albeit looking exhausted from the ordeal of being in the water for several hours. After its release, the elephant quickly retreated back into the forest. The incident is believed to have occurred when Sidao was playing near the edge of the pond and accidentally pushed a water pump into the water, subsequently causing it to fall into the pond.