This calf travels 3 km downstream
What happens when humans handle a wild elephant calf? The calf was reunited with its mother after rescue.
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A newborn elephant calf was separated from its herd in the Teesta River. The calf was swept away by the river's current, affecting its survival.
away from his mother. Only 3–4 days old, he was swept nearly 5 km downstream
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Automated source checks; reported 2026-10-04. Cover supplied by The Better India: https://img-cdn.publive.online/fit-in/1280x960/english-betterindia/media/media_files/2026/10/01/elephant-2026-10-01-19-05-53.png
Added 7 Oct 2026. Latest activity 4 Oct 2026.