Bhubaneswar, June 8 -- One of the two elephants who had got stuck mid-water while crossing the Mahanadi river near Bhagipur in Banki area of Cuttack reportedly swam across the river and reached the bank safely. However, the other elephant has been still stranded in the river.

As per sources, a herd of jumbos had gone to Sukasen forest from Chandaka sanctuary by crossing the river a couple of days earlier. However, two among them got trapped in the river when the pair tried to return.

The local residents spotted the wild animals after hearing their trumpeting and immediately informed the forest officials.

The forest department officials reached the spot immediately and mounted a rescue operation.

As per the forest officials, the water ...