Videos: Baby elephant reunites with mother after being rescued from abandoned well

In a post on X, Susanta Nanda shared pictures and videos of the incident, detailing the rescue of Chhotu, the baby elephant who accidentally fell into the well.

In Short

• Baby elephant Chhotu rescued from abandoned well
• IFS officer Susanta Nanda shared the heartwarming story
• Viewers praised the team's dedication and compassion

Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Susanta Nanda delighted the internet by sharing the story of a baby elephant’s heartwarming reunion with its mother after a dramatic rescue from an abandoned well.

In a post on X, Nanda shared pictures and videos of the incident, detailing the rescue of Chhotu, the calf who accidentally fell into the well.

Authorities rushed to the spot to save Chhotu. While field staff constructed a ramp to allow the baby elephant to climb out, its mother remained nearby, vigilantly guarding her calf. As soon as Chhotu walked out of the well, it rushed to its mother.

“Chotu fell into an abandoned well,” Nanda wrote in his post, adding: “While field staff started making a ramp, the mother kept guard all along. The calf came out and immediately rushed to the mother. After the reunion, the mother thanked the saviors.”

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The photos and videos shared by Nanda have resonated with viewers who commended the dedication of the rescue team in saving the life of the baby elephant.

Chhotu’s story has moved viewers, celebrating both the compassion of the rescuers and the resilience of wildlife.