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Wild Elephant Spotted Wandering with Tractor Tyre Around Neck in Numaligarh, Assam
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🗓 10 Sep 2026, 07:39 PM
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A wild elephant was observed roaming near Numaligarh, Assam, with a tractor tyre looped around its neck, raising alarm among residents and wildlife officials.
A lone elephant was sighted early on Monday moving through the outskirts of Numaligarh in Assam, with a large tractor tyre tightly wrapped around its neck. The animal appeared to be walking calmly despite the unusual burden, attracting attention from nearby villagers and passersby.
Local residents reported the sighting to the forest department, which dispatched a team of wildlife officials to assess the situation. Officials confirmed that the tyre likely fell off a nearby farm vehicle and became entangled when the elephant passed the area.
Authorities are monitoring the elephant's movements to ensure it does not suffer injury or cause further disturbance. They have also warned villagers to keep a safe distance and avoid approaching the animal until the tyre can be safely removed.
The incident highlights ongoing human-wildlife interactions in the region, prompting calls for better fencing and waste management around agricultural fields to prevent similar occurrences.
No injuries to the elephant or humans have been reported so far, and the forest department plans to coordinate with local farmers to retrieve the tyre and safely release the animal back into its natural habitat.
Local residents reported the sighting to the forest department, which dispatched a team of wildlife officials to assess the situation. Officials confirmed that the tyre likely fell off a nearby farm vehicle and became entangled when the elephant passed the area.
Authorities are monitoring the elephant's movements to ensure it does not suffer injury or cause further disturbance. They have also warned villagers to keep a safe distance and avoid approaching the animal until the tyre can be safely removed.
The incident highlights ongoing human-wildlife interactions in the region, prompting calls for better fencing and waste management around agricultural fields to prevent similar occurrences.
No injuries to the elephant or humans have been reported so far, and the forest department plans to coordinate with local farmers to retrieve the tyre and safely release the animal back into its natural habitat.