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Elephant mother’s ‘reassuring hug’ to rescued baby is all about love. Watch

“This made my day,” wrote an X user while reacting to a video of a mother elephant and her rescued baby.

Published on: Jan 5, 2024, 17:06:55 IST
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A story of the rescue and reunion of a baby elephant with its mother has gone viral on social media. Posted by IAS officer Supriya Sahu, the rescue operation by the Tamil Nadu forest department received applause from many, including Anand Mahindra. Sahu took to X to share a glimpse of a scene captured after the rescue. A video she shared shows the elephant's mother giving a ‘reassuring hug’ to the little one.

The image shows a mother elephant sleeping next to her rescued baby. (FD Ramasubramaniam & DD Bhargava Teja)
The image shows a mother elephant sleeping next to her rescued baby. (FD Ramasubramaniam & DD Bhargava Teja)

“Elephant mother's gentle embrace, her reassuring hug and her loving warmth are all that the rescued baby elephant needed after getting united with the mother by Tamil Nadu Forest Department officials in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve. Deep gratitude and Kudos to Forest Rangers, forest guards, forest watchers, and officers who made this reunion possible. Video Credit - FD Ramasubramaniam & DD Bhargava Teja,” the IAS officer wrote as she posted the video.

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Take a look at this beautiful video of the elephants:

The video was posted a few hours ago. Since then, it has accumulated more than 61,000 views. The share has further gathered nearly 2,100 likes. People posted varied comments while reacting to the video.

What did X users say about this heart-touching video?

“Bond between a mother and a child is the same across the universe irrespective of which being they are,” posted an X user. “Absolutely adorable. Thanks to the efforts of the TNFD officials, forest rangers, guards, watchers and officers, we could see this heartwarming scene. Thank you for sharing,” shared another.

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“Plus, I very much appreciate you acknowledging the contributions of your staff, some by name. These are small gestures but make a big difference in the morale of the staff,” expressed a third. “Thanks to all Forest Department officials involved,” commented a fourth. “This made my day,” wrote a fifth.

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    Trisha Sengupta

    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.Read More

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