Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe April 24 (UPI) -- An elephant that fell into an agricultural well in India was rescued by wildlife officials with the help of an excavator. Indian Forest Services Officer Yedukondalu V tweeted video showing a portion of the elephant rescue Thursday at the Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka. Advertisement The footage shows an excavator digging out a path for the elephant to climb to safety. The officer thanked police and local villagers for assisting with the rescue. Read More Quilt carried off by Tennessee tornado returned to family Arkansas family creates hanging blanket for pandemic-friendly hugs Florida police officer pulls alligator from underneath parked car