<p><b> by Ruby Nitzberg</b></p><p>An elephant was doomed to drown on Tuesday until the Sri Lankan Navy saved the day.<p>A strong current had pulled the elephant out to see where he struggled to stay afloat. The animal was first spotted by a small naval boat on patrol off the northeastern coast of of Kokkuthuduwai in Kokilai.</p><p>The patrol had to call for reinforcements, including divers who tied a rope around the massive mammal and began pulling him back to shore.</p><p>After a six-hour rescue, the elephant finally made it back on land where wildlife officials were waiting to ensure the elephant got the medical attention he needed.</p><p>It’s a reminder that while some elephants can fly, this one couldn’t even swim.</p></p><br /> <p>The post Sri Lankan Navy Rescues Elephant From Drowning</a> appeared first on Vocativ</a>.</p>
