These images of elephants being rescued from a river are heartwarming!

Group of elephants who were stranded in the Teesta canal at Gajoldoba in Jalpaiguri district, were finally on Wednesday rescued.

An elephant, on Saturday, which was half way through crossing the Teesta got stranded in the river as the water level suddenly swelled. It finally made it to the shore after being stuck for more than seven hours.

The forest department have spoke to the Teesta Barrage authorities to open three lock gates, situated nearby, to help the water recede.