Elephant rescue operation: Story narrated through pictures

A baby wild elephant crosses a road to return to the forest after being rescued at Deepor Beel wildlife sanctuary in Gauhati. (Photo: AP/Anupam Nath)

The elephant got stuck in the waters of Deepor Beel after it was separated from a herd of wild elephants that came down in search of food. (Photo: AP/Anupam Nath)

The rescuers help the baby elephant gets out of the wetland. (Photo: AP/Anupam Nath)

The elephant had gotten stuck in the waters of Deepor Beel and local people help in the rescue operation. (Photo: AP/Anupam Nath)

Locals look on as rescue operations were underway. (Photo: AP/Anupam Nath)

The local people push the baby elephant so that it can find its way out. (Photo: AP/Anupam Nath)

The rescuers plan strategically to get the baby elephant out of the swamp. (Photo: AP/Anupam Nath)

After being rescued the elephant returns home. (Photo: AP/Anupam Nath)