<p>An elephant calf that strayed from its herd fell into a well near the town Bundu in India on Thursday (January 17).<br /><br />The animal's cries for help drew a large crowd of local residents, who watched as the calf sloshed about in the shallow water, unable to escape the depths of the well.<br /><br />Local police officials also rushed to the site of the incident, though they were unable to offer much help.<br /><br />According to local residents, the animal was part of a herd, sent to scout for food, and had probably failed to spot the open well as it fell in it.<br /><br />The increased encroachment of forestland has led to habitat loss for animals such as elephants, who are then driven to human settlements in search of food.<br /><br />The elephant was eventually rescued with the help of a digger which broke down the sides of the well.</p>
