Photo Courtesy: nenow
Guwahati: A four-to-six-week-old elephant calf survived a muddy trench rescue Wednesday morning at Seconee Tea Estate near Kaziranga National Park. The herd tried to free the baby but failed against the deep, slick mud. They eventually gave up and left the scene.
Tea garden workers and local villagers heard the animal crying and alerted park authorities. Bhaskar Choudhury, a lead veterinarian from the Wildlife Trust of India and Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation manager, headed the rescue operation. His team hauled the exhausted animal from the muck and rushed it to a nearby beat office.
The calf was badly dehydrated and suffering from acute muscular exhaustion. Vets pumped the animal with fluids and provided urgent medical care. Officials kept the calf at the site until evening, hoping the herd would return for a reunion. When the elephants failed to show, the team moved the baby to the CWRC facility.
The calf now joins 10 other elephants undergoing rehabilitation at the centre. Choudhury emphasized the effort required to save the animal. "This calf’s journey from isolation and distress to safety and care reflects the dedication of local communities, forest officials, and wildlife experts working together. While we always prioritise reunion with the wild herd, rehabilitation offers this calf a second chance at life," Choudhury said. Experts will continue providing round-the-clock medical care to stabilize the calf.
Comments