Elephant Herd Lost in Dense Fog Returns to Jaldapara National Park After Anxious Night

• A herd of 17 elephants, including 5 calves, got lost in dense fog, straying from Dalgaon forest into Cooch Behar district.
• The herd crossed two main roads and a railway line, taking refuge by the Dudua River, 20 km from the nearest forest.
• Multiple forest divisions and Buxa Tiger Reserve deployed 10 teams to track and ensure the safety of the elephants.
• Public announcements and BNHS-163 alerts were issued for local residents' safety, especially due to the presence of calves.
• Coordinated efforts by forest workers and railway staff successfully guided the herd back to South Khayerbari forest by Wednesday morning.

Why It Matters: A lost elephant herd, including calves, safely returned to Jaldapara National Park after a night of coordinated rescue efforts.