Tusker ‘Agbo’ has been found safe and in good health in the Nachchaduwa Tank Reserve following a joint search operation by Wildlife officials and the Army.
The Environment Ministry said the elephant was located after several days of search efforts prompted by reports that it may have sustained injuries.
Wildlife Range Officer Buddhika Atukorala, in charge of the area, confirmed that Agbo was in good physical condition.
Wildlife officials said the tusker was currently roaming freely within the Nachchaduwa Tank Reserve and faces no immediate danger.
The successful search brought an end to concerns over the elephant’s whereabouts and condition.
Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa welcomed the news in a post on X, describing it as happy news. Premadasa said reliable information received from Wildlife officials confirmed that Agbo was safe and well, and congratulated Department of Wildlife Conservation officials and armed forces personnel who participated in the search operation.