Colombo, Oct. 19 (Daily Mirror) - A joint search operation involving the Sri Lanka Army and Department of Wildlife Conservation officials continued today to locate the injured elephant Agbo in the Nachchaduwa area.
The operation, which began this morning, involves 65 Army personnel, including nine officers and 56 other ranks, along with 10 officers from the Department of Wildlife Conservation. The Officer-in-Charge of the relevant Wildlife Conservation Office is also participating in the operation.
Several wild elephants have been spotted in the search area, while residents have confirmed seeing Agbo there yesterday (18) afternoon. However, authorities have yet to determine the elephant’s exact location due to the vast area being searched.
Drone technology is already being used to assist the search, while a special surveillance drone from the Sri Lanka Air Force is also expected to be deployed shortly.
The operation aims to locate Agbo, monitor its condition and provide prompt medical treatment.