India, June 5 -- A gesture that touched thousands online unfolded in the forests of Chhattisgarh, where a baby elephant trapped in a muddy pit was rescued by forest officials in a heartwarming operation.

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According to a report by NDTV, the incident occurred in the Lailunga-Gharghoda forest range of Raigarh district, where a large herd of elephants had gathered to drink and bathe. Amid the commotion, a calf slipped and fell into a deep, muddy pit and was unable to free itself. As the young elephant cried out, its distress calls echoed through the dense forest, drawing the attention of nearby villagers.

Without waiting for formal assistance, the v...