Oregon: Officers rescue elk which had fallen into an unused well

OREGON -- Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife​, Brookings Fire/Rescue​, 10-10 Express Tow Ltd​ and Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Troopers rescued a cow elk yesterday that had fallen into a shallow well near Brookings.

The elk was tranquilized and carefully hoisted out. Once out of the well, an anti-sedative was administered and she was awake in about 10 minutes.

   

The cow was not injured and left the area shortly after getting to her feet.

Great teamwork and problem solving to all!

(Oregon State Police Facebook - Sept 25, 2016)