Fishermen risk lives to save newborn Elephant in northeastern India (Video)
In a dramatic rescue, a 3-4-day-old elephant calf swept away by the strong currents of the Teesta River in northeastern India was rescued by local fishermen and reunited with its mother after nearly two hours of efforts.
The calf was separated from its mother while crossing the river and was swept downstream from the upper section of the Teesta Barrage. After spotting the helpless calf struggling in the current, fishermen Ajay Das, Rajesh Das, Gopal Das, Mittu Das and Bishwanath Das risked their lives to pull it from the water and bring it safely to a river island.
Forest personnel from the Baikunthapur Forest Division soon joined the rescue operation and began efforts to locate the mother.
The calf continued calling for its mother, prompting an emotional search. After nearly two hours, the rescue team successfully reunited the newborn with its mother in the Teesta’s river-island area at Gajoldoba.
The rescue has been hailed locally as a heartwarming example of compassion and wildlife conservation. (Darjeeling Chronicle)
Bless these two fishermen
They rescued a helpless baby elephant being swept away by the raging Teesta River in West Bengal, then hugged the little one like their own. What a beautiful moment! Humanity at its finest.
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They rescued a helpless baby elephant being swept away by the raging Teesta River in West Bengal, then hugged the little one like their own. What a beautiful moment! Humanity at its finest. 
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