Sri Lankan tusker ‘Agbo’, which had been the subject of an extensive search operation by wildlife authorities and security forces, has reportedly been located and is in good health, according to Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.
In a post on X, Premadasa said reliable information received from wildlife sources had confirmed that Agbo was safe and well.
Describing the development as excellent news, the Opposition Leader congratulated officials of the Department of Wildlife Conservation and armed forces personnel involved in the search operation.
The development comes after a joint search operation was conducted in the Nachchaduwa area today (19) as well to locate the elephant, which had earlier been reported to be injured.
According to Minister of Environment Dammika Patabendi, a team of 75 personnel, comprising 65 Army personnel and 10 wildlife officers, had been deployed for the operation.
Drone technology was also being used to assist the operation, while a special surveillance drone belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force was expected to be deployed.
The joint operation had been launched with the aim of locating Agbo and providing urgent medical treatment if required. (Newswire)
Excellent news. AGBO is well and good, according to reliable information received from wildlife sources. Congratulations to everyone in the Wildlife Department and the supporting armed forces personnel who were instrumental in making the search a resounding success.
— Sajith Premadasa (@sajithpremadasa) October 19, 2026
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