Abandoned By Mother, Baby Jumbo Rescued By Tamil Nadu Forest Officials

A group of forest officials in Tamil Nadu rescued a three-month-old baby elephant abandoned by his mother. On X, IAS Officer Supriya Sahu shared the story of the calf whose mother was sick and lying on the ground for a few days. However, after getting proper treatment by the forest department she regained her health and joined her herd.

But in an unexpected turn of events, the mother abandoned her calf, prompting the department to take care of the baby jumbo.

“A feeling beyond words as we warmly embrace a 3-month-old baby elephant in our care who has been abandoned by his mother elephant. The mother was found sick and lying on the ground with her baby roaming around her in panic on 3rd June in Coimbatore. Tamil Nadu foresters lifted her up with a crane and treated her for almost 3 days. She regained her health and joined her herd however in a sad turn of events she has consistently refused to accept her baby elephant even though the foresters and vets tried their best to unite them relentlessly working 24*7,” Sahu wrote on her X account.

After a lot of failed attempts to reunite the baby jumbo with his mother, the forest officials brought the calf to Theppakadu Elephant Camp for its further care and safety.

“The good part is that he will have the company of two other baby elephants and 27 elder elephants. We are committed to providing the best care as per the scientifically developed Standard Operating Protocol for the management of elephant calves. Above all our Mahouts are experienced and are known for their unconditional love and service to elephants,” the note further reads.

The IAS officer also shared a video and a few pictures of the baby jumbo with the forest officials. In the snapshots, the baby is seen drinking water and taking a nap.

Netizens were quick to share their reactions. An X user showered praises on the Tamil Nadu forest department and wrote, “Tamilnadu govt’s forest dept is maintaining the landscape and wild life admirably well ,taking care of wildlife with compassion and the wilderness and landscape commendably well thereby protecting the environment.”

Another user wrote, “Maam sending all the good wishes to the team and you. you ppl are doing a noble job. God speed.”

A comment read, “On behalf of elephant kid, Thank you very much Madam.”

“Little Gannu is in safe hands. God bless you all,” a person commented.

Another one wrote that the team deserves an award for their gesture. “The team deserves national coverage and awards. Thanks for the hard work, the comment reads.

The post has gathered around 67,000 views since it was shared on X.