Forest Department Action / Radio Collar Fitted On Chandaka’s Tusker After 48-Hour Operation
·1 month ago·2 min read
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After a 48-hour operation, tusker Palak was tranquilized and fitted with a radio collar — the first such initiative in Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary.
- The elephant had damaged crops and broken into houses near Bhubaneswar, prompting authorities to intervene for public safety.
- The radio collar will allow the Forest Department to track Palak’s movements, anticipate his approach toward human settlements, and take preventive measures to divert him back into the forest.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 18: After a relentless 48-hour effort, the Forest Department has successfully tranquilized the tusker named Palak and was fitted with radio collar in the Bharatpur forest area.
The mission was carried under the supervision of the Chandaka Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), with coordinated support from Chandaka Division staff and experts from Nandankanan Zoo.
The tusker had wreaked havoc in the capital city since Monday, close to Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary. During this period, the elephant damaged standing crops and broke into several houses, sparking fear among local residents.
The situation prompted the wildlife authorities to decide to tranquillize the elephant. Subsequently, after 48-hour of operation, the tusker was successfully tranquilized. After which, a radio collar was fitted.
The successful collaring marks the first time a wild tusker in Chandaka has been equipped with a radio tracking device.
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Officials explained that the collar will allow real-time monitoring of the elephant’s movements. This will enable the Forest Department to anticipate its approach toward human settlements and take preventive measures in advance, such as diverting the animal back into the forest.
Authorities believe this step will not only safeguard local communities but also ensure the protection of the elephant itself, reducing the risk of confrontation.
The mission was carried under the supervision of the Chandaka Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), with coordinated support from Chandaka Division staff and experts from Nandankanan Zoo.
The tusker had wreaked havoc in the capital city since Monday, close to Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary. During this period, the elephant damaged standing crops and broke into several houses, sparking fear among local residents.
The situation prompted the wildlife authorities to decide to tranquillize the elephant. Subsequently, after 48-hour of operation, the tusker was successfully tranquilized. After which, a radio collar was fitted.
The successful collaring marks the first time a wild tusker in Chandaka has been equipped with a radio tracking device.
Also Read: Amit Shah to Visit Odisha On March 7
Officials explained that the collar will allow real-time monitoring of the elephant’s movements. This will enable the Forest Department to anticipate its approach toward human settlements and take preventive measures in advance, such as diverting the animal back into the forest.
Authorities believe this step will not only safeguard local communities but also ensure the protection of the elephant itself, reducing the risk of confrontation.
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