Baby Elephant Rescued After Floods and Rejected by Mother 🐘

🦢 Unbelievable Love: A 15-Day-Old Elephant Calf Rescued After Floods 🐘

Nature can be brutal — and also deeply compassionate. Recently, a tiny 15-day-old elephant calf was rescued after being swept away by floodwaters in northeastern India. The heart-tugging video of the rescue was shared by Indian Forest Service officer Parveen Kaswan, and it quickly spread across news and social platforms. The calf, after being saved from the river, was sadly rejected by its mother during reunion attempts and has now been moved to a Pilkhana (elephant care centre) for expert care. 😢💔

This story has two main threads that make it powerful for readers and viewers: the drama of a natural disaster putting wildlife at risk, and the human + institutional response stepping in to save a vulnerable life. Forest teams worked quickly to retrieve the calf from the water and checked whether it could be reunited with its herd. When reunion attempts failed, the decision to place the calf under professional care was the best chance for survival.

Why this matters

Elephant calves are exceptionally vulnerable in their first weeks. Floods can separate them from their mothers and herds, and maternal rejection — while rare — can happen when the mother is stressed or the calf is too weak to keep up. In such moments, trained forest staff and Pilkhana teams provide critical interventions: warmth, milk substitutes, medical checks, and round-the-clock monitoring. The quick response in this case likely made the difference between life and death. 🙏

Where you can read/watch more

• Hindustan Times — 15-day-old elephant rescued after mother's rejection
• NDTV — Baby elephant rescued after heartbreaking rejection
• Times of India — Baby elephant rescued from floodwaters
• The Telegraph — Estranged baby jumbo finds a home
• Original social post by IFS officer: Parveen Kaswan on X

How to use this story in your content

This incident is perfect for an emotional, family-friendly blog post or short video. Ideas:

1. Start with the rescue clip (embed or link to the original post) to hook readers. 🎥
2. Explain the flood context and why calves are at risk — add a short conservation note. 🌍
3. Feature quotes or a short credit line to the forest department/Parveen Kaswan. Always credit the source. ✅
4. End with a call-to-action: support local wildlife sanctuaries, donate to Pilkhana care funds, or share responsibly to raise awareness. ❤️

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Small acts of help — whether it’s sharing a verified post, donating to rescue centres, or volunteering — can support the teams that step in when nature takes a harsh turn. This baby elephant’s survival is a reminder of both the fragility of wildlife and the impact of dedicated conservation work. 🐘✨

Source credits: Parveen Kaswan (X), Hindustan Times, NDTV, Times of India, The Telegraph India.

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