The event of the saving of a baby elephant caught in a storm drain in Hambantota has reached world news.

From CBS news in USA to the BBC in the UK, the event has been broadcasted as a a story of animal interest.

Having fallen down a concrete storm drain, workers hammered their way at an interconnecting slab of concrete to widen the gap, before managing to pull the elephant to rescue.

We all wish the little beauty the best of health.

The video can be seen HERE