Two rescued elephant calves to return to the wild after remaining treatment

Two elephant calves receiving care at the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home are expected to return to natural habitats after their remaining treatment is completed, the Department of Wildlife Conservation said.

The calves were rescued in Kusumgama, Polonnaruwa, and Wewelketiya, Medawachchiya, before being transferred for further care.

Chief veterinarian Malaka Abeywardhana said their condition had improved but treatment of wounds was not yet complete. Arrangements to release them will follow that care; they have not already been released.