Wildlife officials in Sri Lanka have rescued an elephant calf after it fell into an uncovered drain in Hambantota.
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Officials and rescue workers used hammers, chisels and a blowtorch to break open the drain to pull the animal out on Sunday.
The injured calf was taken to a hospital for treatment with a suspected broken leg, officials said.
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