Alert Loco Driver Stops Train To Let Elephant Herd Cross Tracks In Odisha

Dhenkanal: The presence of mind of a loco driver has saved the lives of about 30 elephants in Odisha.

According to  sources, a goods train was on the way towards Manguli from Dhenkanal on Sunday afternoon when the loco driver noticed a herd of about 30 elephants crossing the track near Matshyapur railway station in Khuntuni Forest Range under Athagarh Wildlife Division and immediately stopped the train.

The goods train later left for its destination after the herd crossed the track.

The loco driver recorded the visuals of the elephant herd on his mobile phone.