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Forest Guard in West Bengal Saves Elephant Herd from Speeding Train
✍️ India.com
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 06:13 AM
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A forest guard in West Bengal prevented a speeding train from hitting a herd of elephants, guiding the animals to safety. The incident underscores the alertness and courage of wildlife protection staff.
In a forested area of West Bengal, a herd of elephants was observed near a railway line as a train approached at high speed.
Seeing the imminent danger, the forest guard acted quickly to move the elephants away from the tracks.
His swift action allowed the train to pass without hitting any of the animals, and the herd remained unharmed.
Local forest officials have commended the guard’s prompt response, emphasizing the importance of vigilant wildlife staff in preventing accidents on railway corridors.
Seeing the imminent danger, the forest guard acted quickly to move the elephants away from the tracks.
His swift action allowed the train to pass without hitting any of the animals, and the herd remained unharmed.
Local forest officials have commended the guard’s prompt response, emphasizing the importance of vigilant wildlife staff in preventing accidents on railway corridors.