Rescued elephant calf joins herd after treatment in Courtallam Forest Range
An injured elephant calf was rescued in Courtallam Forest Range and successfully reunited with its mother after treatment. The calf had severe infections and required extensive care from veterinarians. The Forest Department monitored the situation closely and confirmed the reunion through various observations.
- ▪The calf was found injured in agricultural land at Vallam village.
- ▪Veterinarians treated the calf for severe infections and provided nutritional supplements.
- ▪The reunion with its mother was confirmed through vocalisation and footprints.
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An injured elephant calf that was found standing in agricultural land at Vallam village under Courtallam Forest Range on Wednesday has been reunited with its mother.Following the sighting of the calf, the Forest Department immediately initiated rescue and monitoring operations. The calf was examined by veterinarians and it was found that the calf was injured with severe infection in the abdominal region, trunk, reproductive organ and hind leg, along with swelling in the hind leg. A veterinary team was promptly mobilised and treatment was initiated for the calf, according to a press statement from Tenkasi Forest Department.The calf was continuously provided with medication for its wounds and nutritional supplements.
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