Treatment for the critically injured wild tusker ‘Bhathiya’ continued for a third day yesterday (8), with veterinarians reporting that the elephant is showing some signs of activity.

Commenting on the condition of the tusker, veterinarian Tharindu Chinthana Wijekoon stated that yesterday marked the third day of treatment and also noted slight progress in the elephant’s responsiveness during the session. Although the overall condition of ‘Bhathiya’ is still uncertain, Wijekoon said that the tusker is taking water with its trunk and that there is some improvement in the movement of its limbs. He confirmed that they have observed noticeable progress last morning compared to Monday (7). 

Wijekoon also appreciated the support extended by villagers to treat the tusker which had been roaming around the Manigama area in Nikaweratiya while recovering from gunshot wounds sustained approximately two months ago. The wild tusker recently met with an accident and fell into a water pit.