Guwahati: In a tragic incident, an elephant calf died after accidentally falling into well in Assam’s Udalguri district on Thursday morning.
The incident took place near Badlapara tea estate in the district.
The sources said that the elephant calf, accompanied by its herd ventured out of the forest in search of food.
However, the jumbo came across the well and attempted to drink water from it when it slipped accidentally and fell into the well, sources added.
Meanwhile, local notice the carcass hours later and immediately informed forest authorities.
Upon receiving information, a team of forest officials reached the spot and after much effort, the carcass was pulled out of the well.
On Wednesday too, another elephant calf had fallen into the well and died while attempting to drink water from it.
