Rescued elephant calf now in zoo

Mysore, Aug 29 (UNI) A three-day old female elephant calf rescued from the flood waters in Dhobara forest range in Kodagu district, was handed over to the Mysore Zoo here today.

Forest officials said the calf was rescued yesterday and brought to the Zoo, where it was under veterinary care. Its condition was satisfactory.

The new arrival has a 'friend' in the five-day old male elephant calf, which the forest officials had rescued from Mandya district and handed over to the Zoo anothorities. It was also under treatment.

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