Wild Elephants Take a Peaceful Rest on Jorhat Highway

In an unusual yet captivating sight, a herd of wild elephants was spotted resting on the national highway in Jorhat’s Mariani at Dhodar Ali area. The elephants, emerging from the Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in search of food, were seen peacefully lying on the road without causing any harm to passers-by. Locals believe the elephants ventured out of their habitat in search of food and found a tranquil spot on the highway to rest, leading to a temporary halt in traffic. After resting for a considerable time, the elephants returned to the sanctuary. Such occurrences are common in Dhodar Ali, and residents described the peaceful rest of the elephants as a fortunate and memorable experience.