The water filling of Yan Oya reservoir commenced from 10th to 20th December 2018 leaving the wildlife in the area in desperate situation with the inundating reservoir. It is in this backdrop, Sri Lanka Navy - 4R (Rapid Response Rescue & Relief) teams assisted the Wildlife Department to rescue and translocation of various types of entrapped animals. Thirteen (13) 4R personnel with 04 boats undertook this timely act of wildlife rescue.