Summary:
"The water level in the dam was at 422.5meter which was below the FRL of 424meter. Subsequently, the KSEB officials reopened the shutters," said Raphy. "We chose to take the risk and requested KSEB officials to close the shutter, and when the water level came down, we drove off the elephant by bursting crackers. "We thought the elephant was in the river to take bath, and usually people crowd in the area, which used to create dangerous situations. It was a great feeling to see the elephant turning back and looking at us, apparently with an air of gratitude..