Rhino rests on roadside after wandering away from the forest during flood in India

Rhino rests on roadside after wandering away from the forest during flood in India

Forest department officials attempt to guide a sleepy rhino back to the forest after it ventured out to nap on the road during a flood in northeastern India.

The footage was shot out of the Bandar Dhubi area at Bagori Range in Kaziranga National Park on July 17.

According to reports, torrential rainfall that led to floods in several parts of the state forced the rhino to stray out of the forest.

The clip shows the rhino resting on National Highway 37 while officials guide the traffic away from it.

The following day on July 18, the animal was spotted taking a dip in a nearby pond while gleefully chewing on the vegetation.

Reports suggest the operation to drive the animal back to the forest is ongoing.