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Tyre Pulled Off Elephant’s Neck in Assam’s Golaghat, Rescue Team Responds
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🗓 11 Sep 2026, 02:03 PM
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A tyre was found wrapped around the neck of an elephant in Golaghat, Assam, and local authorities removed it after a rescue operation.
A tyre was discovered encircling the neck of an elephant in Golaghat, Assam, prompting a swift response from local wildlife authorities. Rescue teams arrived on the scene and carefully removed the tyre, ensuring the animal was not harmed during the operation. The elephant was observed to be in stable condition and was later released back into its habitat.
Officials confirmed that the incident occurred in a forested area near the town and that the tyre had likely fallen from a nearby vehicle. A brief investigation is underway to determine how the tyre ended up in the vicinity. The rescue operation was praised by animal welfare groups for its promptness and sensitivity to the animal’s wellbeing.
The Assam Forest Department has urged the public to exercise caution in forested zones and to report any suspicious objects that may pose a threat to wildlife. No injuries were reported among the rescue personnel.
Officials confirmed that the incident occurred in a forested area near the town and that the tyre had likely fallen from a nearby vehicle. A brief investigation is underway to determine how the tyre ended up in the vicinity. The rescue operation was praised by animal welfare groups for its promptness and sensitivity to the animal’s wellbeing.
The Assam Forest Department has urged the public to exercise caution in forested zones and to report any suspicious objects that may pose a threat to wildlife. No injuries were reported among the rescue personnel.