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Chhattisgarh elephant calf rescued from pit touches JCB in viral thank-you gesture

The rescue highlighted local conservation efforts in Raigarh’s Lailunga-Gharghoda forest range

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Forest staff saved a trapped elephant calf in Raigarh; its touching gesture of gratitude towards the rescue machine went viral online.

Overview

  • The calf fell into a deep muddy pit on June 3 while its herd was drinking and bathing near Chilkaguda village
  • Forest department staff and villagers used shovels to level the pit’s edges before a JCB machine created a gentle slope to free the calf
  • Once on solid ground, the elephant calf approached the JCB and gently touched it with its trunk in apparent gratitude
  • A video of the operation has drawn over 59,000 views and widespread emotional reactions on social media
  • Observers praised the joint effort of locals and forest officials and called attention to wildlife conservation in Raigarh district