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A baby elephant was found lodged in a drain by locals in the town of Hambantota on the south coast of Sri Lanka on Sunday.
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The area of Hambantota is well known for its wild elephants roaming around the local towns and villages. Although, the elephants are more often seen as a nuisance than a charm.
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