# Elephant calf rescued from well in Kerala

> A young elephant that fell into an abandoned well in Thrissur was pulled to safety after a coordinated rescue effort involving forest officials and emergency services.
- Title: Elephant calf rescued from well in Kerala · The Hindu
- Summary: A young elephant that fell into an abandoned well in Thrissur was pulled to safety after a coordinated rescue effort involving forest officials and emergency…
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- Source: The Hindu — https://thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/elephant-calf-falls-into-abandoned-well-in-keralams-palappilly-rescued-after-hours-of-effort/article71641009.ece
- Author: The Hindu Bureau
- Published: 2026-10-29T14:37:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elephant calf, well rescue, thrissur, kerala, forest department, animal rescue, news, politics
## Calf trapped in abandoned well
An elephant calf fell into an abandoned well at Chokkana near Palappilly in Thrissur district on Thursday. Rubber tapping workers found it early in the morning and informed forest officers.
## Multi-agency rescue operation
Rescue operations were led by the Forest department, Fire and Rescue Services personnel and local residents. Rescue teams broke down the side wall of the well using an earth mover to bring the calf out.
## Calf unharmed and reunited
Preliminary assessments indicate that the calf has not sustained any serious injuries. The calf was part of a herd that had strayed to the area and later joined the herd.
## Key takeaway

An elephant calf that fell into an abandoned well in Thrissur district on Thursday was rescued after hours of effort and reunited with its herd.