Watch: Miraculous rescue of baby elephant stuck in water canal, reunited with mama elephant

Elephants are known for their deep emotional bonds and strong family ties. As protective mothers, they go to great lengths to care for their young, ensuring their safety and well-being. So, imagine the plight of a mother elephant watching helplessly as her child is trapped in a water channel. Fortunately, humans stepped in to save the day, rescuing the baby elephant and reuniting it with its mother.

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In the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve of Tamil Nadu, a heartwarming rescue recently took place. A baby elephant had become trapped in a water channel, while its distressed mother anxiously waited nearby. 

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Forest staff on patrol discovered the calf struggling to escape and quickly dispatched a rescue team to the scene. 

They worked diligently to free the baby elephant and successfully reunited it with its mother. 

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To ensure their well-being, a special team was assigned to monitor the pair, confirming that both mother and calf were safe and healthy. 

The story and videos of the rescue were shared by IAS Supriya Sahu, who is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Environment Climate Change & Forests, Government of Tamil Nadu. Known for her dedication to environmental welfare and her Guinness World Record achievement, Sahu has always been a champion for nature.

Watch the video here:

During regular patrolling Mudumalai Tiger Reserve field staff found a baby elephant struggling to come out of a water channel.The mother was found few metres away from the calf. A team was immediately deployed which successfully rescued and united the baby elephant with the… pic.twitter.com/eKFtCQP9Xu

— Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) June 23, 2024

In the comments, people praised the efforts of the rescue team.

One wrote, "It was a rescue effort as if the baby elephant was in ICU. Tamil Nadu government's wild life conservation and the maintenance of the wilderness which looks like beautiful land scape and scenery is worthy of accolades."

Another said, "Bless these hard-working folks who preserve our wildlife!"

Yet another added, "Nothing is more relieving but to see a baby being united with the mom. Hats off to you team."

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