Forest department officials hauled out a lost antelope that fell into a 60-foot-deep step-well in central India.

The incident took place on November 30 in rural Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh.

According to reports, the nilgai fell down inside the well located near the Kali Mata temple at around 8:00 am.

Locals soon rushed to the spot and tried to pull out the antelope, however after failing to pull it out, the forest department was informed.

The team used ropes and a team at the well's surface to lift the nilgai out.

The antelope was administered medical aid as it sustained injuries during the fall.

Later, it was released into the Madhav National Park.

Forest department officials pulled out a nilgai (blue bull) using ropes from a 60-feet deep step-well in central India's Madhya Pradesh.

The incident took place on November 30 in Shivpuri district of the state.

Visuals show the officials pulling out the antelope.

According to reports, the animal fell down inside the well- located near the Kali Mata temple- at around 8 a.m.

Locals soon rushed to the spot and tried to pull out the antelope, however, the forest department was informed after they failed to pull out the animal.

The antelope was administered medical aid as it sustained injuries during the fall.

Later, it was released at the Madhav National Park.