The elephant was found with the tyre, prompting forest officials to monitor and track it until they could safely intervene. After tranquilizing the animal, rescue teams successfully removed the tyre without harming it.
Following the rescue, the elephant walked away unharmed and rejoined its herd. The operation received support from the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation near Kaziranga.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the swift response to the incident. Officials said the tyre likely came from nearby farm debris that the elephant had picked up out of curiosity.
The rescue comes after a recent effort to free an elephant calf from a muddy trench at a tea estate, highlighting the risks posed by human waste and infrastructure near wildlife habitats.
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