This Rescue Video Of An Elephant Calf In Odisha Will Melt Your Heart

In a heartening rescue mission conducted in Dhenkanal, Odisha, forest officials successfully saved an elephant calf that had fallen into a trench. The narrative of the rescue operation unfolded through a social media post by Susanta Nanda, an Indian Forest Service (IFS) Officer, who shared the plight of the calf and its heartwarming reunion with its mother.

The post shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), featured two compelling videos that instantly captivated viewers. The first video depicted the distressed calf, earnestly attempting to find its way out of the trench while its mother anxiously waited nearby. The second video showcased a forest officer employing a delicate and patient approach to guide the calf to safety, offering a glimpse into the compassionate efforts of the rescue team.

According to Susanta Nanda’s post, the Dhenkanal staff promptly mobilised upon discovering the trapped calf. Accompanying the video, the caption highlighted their swift response.“The staff of Dhenkanal detected an elephant calf stuck in a trench, with its mother waiting nearby. A ramp was made in a trench at 2 to 3 places and the calf was able to get out of the trench and got reunited with its mother. All my thanks to team Dhenkanal,” wrote the IFS Officer.

As soon as the post surfaced on the internet, it garnered an overwhelming wave of appreciation from social media users. Many X users lauded the forest officers for their role in reuniting the lost calf with its mother and exhibiting patience and kindness during the rescue operation. Others showcased affection towards the baby elephant.

Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “The most revered job. Uniting a child with its mother. Many Blessings from the mother for the team.” Another commented, “Well done team Dhenkanal. Keep up the good work. Applause to all people involved in it.”

“Nothing is more satisfying than uniting a baby with a mother. Blessed are the souls who made it happen. Thanks to the team,” an X user said.

Another Internet user noted, “Kudos to the forest department for all their efforts.”

The post was shared just two days ago on X. Since its posting, it has collected over 17,000 views accompanied by numerous likes and a plethora of comments.

This successful rescue serves as a poignant testament to the unwavering dedication demonstrated by forest officials across India in safeguarding the well-being of the nation’s diverse fauna.