A baby elephant saved in Telkoi and receiving care

"Officials in Keonjhar rescued a female elephant calf from the Krushnapur reserve forest and gave it medical care at the Bandhanjhari beat house."

September 11th 2024.

A baby elephant saved in Telkoi and receiving care
In the heart of Keonjhar, a small town nestled in the midst of lush forests, a heartwarming rescue took place. It was a Tuesday morning when the forest officials received a call about a lost elephant calf in the Krushnapur reserve forest. Without wasting any time, they rushed to the scene under the Podanga forest beat of Bimala forest section in Telkoi forest range.

Upon reaching the location, the officials were met with a heart-wrenching sight. A two-year-old female elephant calf was wandering aimlessly, separated from her herd. It was a difficult situation, as the calf was already showing signs of weakness and dehydration due to lack of food and water. The forest department's elephant squad tried to reunite the calf with her herd, but unfortunately, their efforts were in vain.

Realizing that the calf needed immediate medical attention, the officials took her to the Bandhanjhari beat house. Here, the little one was given preliminary treatment by a team of skilled veterinarians. The calf was in good hands as the veterinarians, including the local veterinary assistant surgeon, veterinarians from the Wildlife Trust of India, and a wildlife biologist, worked tirelessly to nurse her back to health.

With the help of antibiotics and anti-virals, the calf's condition started to improve. However, she still faced difficulties in consuming food and water. To aid in her recovery, the veterinarians provided her with oral rehydration solutions and bananas. It was heartening to see the officials go above and beyond to ensure the calf's well-being.

The Divisional Forest Officer of Keonjhar, Dhanraj HD, shared, "We are closely monitoring the calf's health and providing her with the necessary care. Our ultimate goal is to reunite her with her herd, and we will not stop until we make it happen." The officials were determined to give the calf a second chance at life and were hopeful that she would soon be able to join her family.

As of now, the herd comprises of 21 elephants, and the forest officials are planning to launch another reunion attempt once the calf's health improves. It was a race against time, but thanks to the efforts of the forest department and the unwavering dedication of the veterinarians, the little elephant calf was given a new lease on life. This heartwarming rescue story is a reminder of the kindness and compassion that exists in the world, even in the midst of a dense forest.

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