India: Wild tusker trapped inside iron barricade during return journey, five-hour rescue ends with safe release.

Occurred on July 1, 2026 / Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Info: A wild tusker became trapped in an iron railway barricade while returning to the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary after foraging in nearby fields near Arekoppa village in Karnataka. Forest officials, veterinarians and technicians conducted a five-hour rescue, tranquillising the elephant and cutting through the barricade before safely releasing it. Authorities said the incident highlights the need for safer wildlife-friendly infrastructure. We have secured the footage from Dinesh, Kanakapura Forest Range Officer, Bengaluru, Karnataka. **Restriction:Not Distributable in Germany.