Published 22:27 IST, February 5th 2020

Bhubaneswar: 'Drowning' Fishing cat rescued by people wins the internet; Watch video

A video has surfaced on the internet which shows a group of people trying to save a fishing cat that had fallen into a water body in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

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A video has surfaced on internet which shows a group of people trying to save a fishing cat that h fallen into a water body. It was shared by Indian Forest Services officer, Susanta Nanda, from outskirts of Bhubaneswar, Odisha where a group of officials are trying to save a fishing cat that h fallen into a water body near an under constructed bridge. 

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Workers rescue fishing cat

He shared video with a caption. Through video, it can be seen that cat stuck in water and people around pulley downs an iron board for fishing cat to hop on. When cat hops on board, workers pull it out and save its life. video has mand to garner 1k views and 99 likes. 

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Netizens praised for saving elephant

In a heartwarming incident, forest officials in Jharkhand are being lauded for applying a scientific principle in real life to rescue a stranded elephant. incident took place in early hours of January 28 when elephant accidentally fell into a well in Jharkhand's Gumla district. incident occurred in Amliya toli vill where local villrs came across distressed elephant and informed forest department for help.

According to reports, forest officials immediately rushed to spot to rescue distressed elephant at around 7 am on Tuesday. rescue operation lasted for three hours during which time officials pumped water into well so mammal could float up. well was filled with water using three motorised pumps and a ramp dugout for elephant to climb out. 

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22:27 IST, February 5th 2020