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Bull calf living on 28th floor of Tamil Nadu skyscraper leaves internet with questions: ‘Is he potty trained?’

A bull calf named Mr Alex was rescued by his present owner after being injured by a speeding car in the streets of Neelankarai, Chennai.

Published on: Aug 21, 2025, 05:40:10 IST
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A video of a three-month-old bull calf living with its rescuers on the 28th floor of a Tamil Nadu skyscraper overlooking the Bay of Bengal has surprised social media users. In an interview, Mr Alex's owner revealed how he was rescued and why he stays in the high-rise.

A rescued bull calf with its owner. (Instagram/@saianimalactivist)
A rescued bull calf with its owner. (Instagram/@saianimalactivist)

Sai Vignesh, whose Instagram bio says he is an animal rescuer and activist, shared the video with a caption that reads, “Alex! The calf that lives in an apartment!”

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In the video, Mr Alex’s owner says she rescued him when he was in a pretty bad condition after being hit by a car. To give him proper medication and care, she brought the calf to her home and at that point, he was less than a month old.

While talking about Mr Alex, his owner told Vignesh he is very gentle and loves cuddles.

Take a look at the video:

What did social media say?

The video has prompted varied reactions from social media users. While some expressed their surprise, others had questions for Mr Alex’s rescuer, and a few were simply happy to see the video.

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An individual asked, “What will she do when he grows too big for the flat and the elevator?” Another posted, “Mr Alex is such a handsome fellow, truly adorable, and hats off to you. Great work. God bless.”

A third commented, “So nice!!! I wish I lived on a farm with all these animals!” A fourth inquired, "Is he potty trained?" A fifth wrote, “Literally the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.”

Mr Alex was rescued from the streets of Neelankarai in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He now lives in an apartment overlooking the Bay of Bengal.

 
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Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.

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