More than 50 buffaloes have washed ashore at Sitakunda in Chittagong this afternoon (October 25, 2022).

Locals said the buffaloes have washed away in the tidal water at some places on the sea coast, including the signboard of Sonaichhari union of the upazila, chairman ghata of Bhatiari, Akilpur of Bashanbaria and Akilpur of Kumira union around noon, reports our Chattogram staff correspondent.

After locals spotted the animals, they informed the upazila nirbahi officer (UNO) through local public representatives in this regard.

Mukib Hasan, sub-inspector of Sitakunda Police Station said many buffaloes were rescued and handed over to the local union parishad members.

Sitakundu Upazila Nirbahi Officer Shahadat Hossain said "We have received information about the recovery of at least 50 buffaloes. Local chairmen have been instructed to keep buffaloes safe. Owners can take the buffaloes with proper evidence."

The UNO also said it seems that the animals have washed away from different chars of Sandwip upazila. A few years ago, such buffaloes came to Sitakunda from Sandwip.