Baby elephant rescued after swimming across river in northeastern India
by Bhagyashree BarmanIn a heartwarming rescue, a distressed baby elephant was saved by forest personnel in northeastern India’s Assam.
The incident took place in Chirang district on June 30.
Visuals showed the baby elephant struggling in water and later getting rescued and given water to drink.
The 40-45 day old female calf had become separated from its herd and swam across the Aie River, finally taking refuge under the Aie Powali bridge.
According to reports, the rescue operation took place early this morning when forest personnel discovered the young elephant. They swiftly brought the calf to the Ranikhata Range under the Chirang Forest Division, ensuring its safety and well-being.
Assam, a state in northeastern India, is known for its rich biodiversity and large population of wild elephants. Incidents like these highlight the challenges faced by wildlife in the region, especially during the monsoon season when rivers swell and can cause young animals to become isolated from their herds.
Forest officials are now caring for the rescued calf and are hopeful of reuniting it with its herd soon. This successful rescue underscores the dedication and quick response of the forest personnel in protecting wildlife in Assam.