Speaking to Newslions, DFO Dimpy Bora and RFO Dipan Deka said they received a distress call from a villager around 9 p.m. informing them about an elephant calf that had fallen into a ditch. Arriving at the scene by midnight, they immediately commenced the rescue operation. Despite the late hour, their dedication remained unwavering. However, the presence of the calf’s vigilant mother complicated their efforts, as she continuously interfered with the rescue process. To mitigate this challenge, they resorted to using firecrackers to distract her and safely move her away from the site. Despite the considerable depth of the ditch, estimated at 10-15 feet, the team remained resolute in their mission.

Led by RFO Dipan Deka, a team comprising 10 to 12 members, including Anupam Das, Vijar, and Aftar Ali, worked tirelessly to free the trapped calf. With the invaluable assistance of local residents from Kotrabari in Pantan RF, they successfully extricated the calf from its predicament. The heartening conclusion saw the calf joyously reunited with its herd, marking the successful culmination of their efforts.