Trincomalee District

Elephant Has ‘miraculous Escape’ After Being Swept 5 MILES Out To Sea

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The Sri Lankan navy has rescued an elephant after it was spotted desperately keeping its trunk above water while swimming five miles out to sea. The rescue, which took 12 hours, has been hailed as a ‘miraculous escape’ for the giant mammal. Chaminda Walakuluge said the navy mounted the mission after spotting the elephant struggling … Read more

Sri Lankan Navy Rescues Elephant Washed Out To Sea

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Sri Lanka’s navy has rescued an elephant that got into difficulties after being washed out to sea, a spokesman said Wednesday, calling it a “miraculous escape”. Chaminda Walakuluge said the navy mounted the 12-hour rescue after spotting the elephant struggling to stay afloat around eight kilometres (five miles) off the island’s northeast coast. Divers aided … Read more