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An elephant calf, estimated to be around two months old, fell into a canal near Panchadhara hill under the Athmallik forest range in Angul district. Locals, who noticed the calf in distress, immediately alerted the Forest Department on Saturday.
A joint team of Forest and Animal Husbandry officials rushed to the spot and successfully rescued the young elephant.
The calf, which had sustained injuries near the back of its head and shoulders, was provided medical treatment. Following care, it was released into the nearby forest, where officials kept it under close observation. Responding to the calf's calls, the mother elephant a...