The elephants were watered and fed even as a ramp was constructed for them to climb out. The 11 Asian elephants stuck in the crater were soon free. Had the rescue not been in time, a tragedy might have occurred resulting in the death of some of the animals.
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The herd consisted of eight juveniles among which were a male yet to attain maturity and three adult females. Elephants play an important role in the breeding of the elephant population in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary WCS country director Dr. Ross Sinclair even praised the rescue efforts and the unity shown by local population and authorities in protecting the elephants. Watch the rescue video.