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A herd of 17 elephants, including calves, has been stranded on a sand patch in the middle of the Mahanadi River near Bhagipur in Banki, Odisha, sparking concern among wildlife authorities and locals.
The herd was on its way back to Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary after crossing the river from Athgarh's Sukasan forest on Thursday night. However, rising water levels and disturbances along the riverbanks left them trapped on a small island.
The Sukasan Jungle-Chandaka Sanctuary corridor is a traditional route frequently used by elephants, requiring them to cross the Mahanadi. This time, the journey was interrupted, leaving the animal...