Backhoe rescues young elephant from septic pit in Thailand
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Rescuers in Rayong, Thailand, used a backhoe to free a four-year-old wild elephant that fell into an old septic pit on September 11.
Rangers received notification of the trapped animal at 8:30 a.m. and quickly organised a rescue effort with help from local community members. A local official provided the backhoe, which crews used to build a ramp allowing the elephant to walk out of the pit unharmed.
Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary rangers worked alongside rescue volunteers, community leaders, and residents to complete the operation. Khao Chamao’s elephant watch unit also assisted in the rescue. Sukhi Bunsang, director of the Wildlife Conservation Division, stated that the prompt report from the community was crucial to the elephant’s swift rescue.
The Department of National Parks plans to increase patrols near forest edges to monitor elephants and is collaborating with local councils to identify and fill dangerous structures like abandoned septic pits. People can report injured or stray wildlife by calling the 24-hour hotline 1362 or the Khao Chamao District Rescue Association at 1669 or 08-7127-9459.
