Periyar Tiger Reserve welcomes Arikomban, jumbo freed publish treatment

Express News Service

IDUKKI:  Following better than three months of planning and a two-day mammoth operation, Arikomban was effectively captured on Saturday. The Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR), overlaying an house of 925 sqkm, can be the brand new home of the tusker, who was tranquillised and translocated from the shola forests of Chinnakkanal. 

After an virtually four-hour-long journey, the lorry carrying the sedated tusker reached the doorway to the sanctuary at 10pm on Saturday.  Although rain and the arduous forest path proved a major downside for the forest division, the group effectively launched the tusker inside the reserve forest at Mullakudi half early on Sunday morning. 

Arun R, Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) of the high-range circle, talked about the elephant was launched effectively deep contained within the forest away from human habitations. “Since elephants are social animals, we hope the tusker will easily adapt to his new surroundings,” he talked about. 

Arun talked about a radio collar was linked to Arikomban earlier to his launch. “A team tracking his movements will monitor Arikomban and ensure that he stays away from human habitations. We hope the greater expanse of PTR will be to Arikomban’s liking and that he does not stray outside the reserve,” he talked about. Senior veterinary surgeon and darting specialist Arun Zachariah talked about although the elephant had suffered an injury to its trunk by the operation, he was launched after right treatment.  

Zachariah denied the allegation the tusker’s effectively being will deteriorate as he was darted a variety of events. 
“Capturing the elephant was a challenging task due to the particular terrain. Besides, the tusker had to be sedated in a standing position, hence booster doses were given to load him safely into the lorry. Arikomban has no health complications and was released after being served an antidote,” he talked about. 

Chakkakomban, one different wild tusker found roaming by the mission, made the responsibility of the group less complicated. “Arikomban followed Chakkakomban to a suitable spot for the team to dart him. Although we failed to execute the mission on the first day, the situation turned in our favour on Day 2,” he talked about. 

Although the federal authorities and forest division had anticipated protests from native residents of Kumily whereas the tusker was being moved to PTR on Saturday, what transpired surprised everyone.  Officials have been greeted by jubilant crowds who welcomed the model new customer to the forest land that borders their villages. CCF Arun talked about the response of the residents is a model for others as a result of the tusker has been given a chance to dwell in its pure habitat as an alternative of being taken into captivity.  

Locals talked about that there is not a human-wildlife conflicts inside the house as a result of the reserve ensures meals and totally different sources needed for wild animals. “Since the tusker will get the food it needs in the reserve, it will not have to stray into human habitations,” a resident talked about. 

Not all relieved

Thomas, a resident of Vilakku who injured his hand after being attacked by a wild jumbo

Despite Arikomban’s seize, Thomas, a resident of Vilakku, should not be absolutely utterly glad. Thomas, who severely injured his correct hand after he was attacked by a wild jumbo near his home in 2019, says translocating Arikomban alone should not be a solution to the human-wild elephant conflicts in Chinnakkanal as there are numerous further trouble-making tuskers inside the house.

IDUKKI:  Following better than three months of planning and a two-day mammoth operation, Arikomban was effectively captured on Saturday. The Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR), overlaying an house of 925 sqkm, can be the brand new home of the tusker, who was tranquillised and translocated from the shola forests of Chinnakkanal. 

After an virtually four-hour-long journey, the lorry carrying the sedated tusker reached the doorway to the sanctuary at 10pm on Saturday.  Although rain and the arduous forest path proved a major downside for the forest division, the group effectively launched the tusker inside the reserve forest at Mullakudi half early on Sunday morning. 

Arun R, Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) of the high-range circle, talked about the elephant was launched effectively deep contained within the forest away from human habitations. “Since elephants are social animals, we hope the tusker will easily adapt to his new surroundings,” he talked about. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.present(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

Arun talked about a radio collar was linked to Arikomban earlier to his launch. “A team tracking his movements will monitor Arikomban and ensure that he stays away from human habitations. We hope the greater expanse of PTR will be to Arikomban’s liking and that he does not stray outside the reserve,” he talked about. Senior veterinary surgeon and darting specialist Arun Zachariah talked about although the elephant had suffered an injury to its trunk by the operation, he was launched after right treatment.  

Zachariah denied the allegation the tusker’s effectively being will deteriorate as he was darted a variety of events. 
“Capturing the elephant was a challenging task due to the particular terrain. Besides, the tusker had to be sedated in a standing position, hence booster doses were given to load him safely into the lorry. Arikomban has no health complications and was released after being served an antidote,” he talked about. 

Chakkakomban, one different wild tusker found roaming by the mission, made the responsibility of the group less complicated. “Arikomban followed Chakkakomban to a suitable spot for the team to dart him. Although we failed to execute the mission on the first day, the situation turned in our favour on Day 2,” he talked about. 

Although the federal authorities and forest division had anticipated protests from native residents of Kumily whereas the tusker was being moved to PTR on Saturday, what transpired surprised everyone.  Officials have been greeted by jubilant crowds who welcomed the model new customer to the forest land that borders their villages. CCF Arun talked about the response of the residents is a model for others as a result of the tusker has been given a chance to dwell in its pure habitat as an alternative of being taken into captivity.  

Locals talked about that there is not a human-wildlife conflicts inside the house as a result of the reserve ensures meals and totally different sources needed for wild animals. “Since the tusker will get the food it needs in the reserve, it will not have to stray into human habitations,” a resident talked about. 

Not all relieved

Thomas, a resident of Vilakku who injured his hand after being attacked by a wild jumbo
Despite Arikomban’s seize, Thomas, a resident of Vilakku, should not be absolutely utterly glad. Thomas, who severely injured his correct hand after he was attacked by a wild jumbo near his home in 2019, says translocating Arikomban alone should not be a solution to the human-wild elephant conflicts in Chinnakkanal as there are numerous further trouble-making tuskers inside the house.