The Sri Lankan navy on Sunday rescued two wild elephants after becoming trapped at sea.

The navy and wildlife officials undertook a joint rescue mission, which lasted around five hours, tying long ropes around the creatures and towing them safely back to shore, reports the Euro News.

A team of naval divers were also deployed after the mammals were spotted by an Inshore Patrol Craft on a routine sea patrol.

The rescue comes just two weeks after another elephant was rescued from a similar position off Sri Lanka’s northeastern coast.