Thiruvananthapuram: A wild gaur that fell into an abandoned well at Mankala near Vithura in Thiruvananthapuram was rescued by forest and fire force officials on Friday. The gaur fell into the well in a rubber plantation on Thursday night. The animal sustained injuries during the fall.

Forest officials said that since the animal was badly injured, it couldn't be lifted from the well. “The gaur was unable to stand on its feet because of the injuries. There was not much water in the well. We are awaiting clearance to tranquillize the animal so that it can be treated for injuries," said a forest official.

An earth mover was brought to the spot, and sides of the well were smashed to help gaur to the ground level. The animal is in a weak state now. Forest veterinary officials from the elephant rehabilitation centre have reached the spot. The gaur will be treated and shifted from the spot. The incident happened in an area within the Paruthipally forest range. Officials said that the animal may have strayed into the rubber plantation from the forest.