A wild elephant fights its restraints after being tied up in a village in Sri Lanka.

The creature entered the village of Meegaswewa in Ampara in search of food, according to the filmer. Villagers chased the animal throwing sticks and stones at it. The elephant then started attacking properties in the village.

More than 20 wildlife officers along with two vets attempted to subdue the animal. "After several hours of chase the wildlife officials were able to successfully tranquillise the elephant," said the uploader "The surgeons provided medicine for its wounds."

The elephant tried to escape from the ropes, but was transferred later to an elephant orphanage.

A wild elephants entered the village of Meegaswewa in Ampara in search of food.The vigilant villagers noticed the elephant and chased the beast by throwing sticks and stones.The frustrated elephant started attacking the properties and motor bike in the house and tried to enter the house to steal food.Later the villagers informed the wild life officials.A team of 2 Veterinary surgeon and 21 wild officers joined for this mission to capture the elephant.After several hours of chase the wildlife officials were able to successfully tranquillise the elephant and brought under control and the surgeons provided medicines for its wounds.when the officials tried to shift the elephant to the nearby Horowpathana Elephant Orphanage the elephant refused to move and tried to escape from the ropes.Later with the support of locals the officials lifted the wild elephant with cranes and heavy vehicles and moved the elephant to Horowpathana Elephant Orphanage.