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Online Users Are In Awe Of The Forest Guard Who Rescued And Carried A Baby Elephant Weighing 100 Kilograms On His Shoulders

Maryjane
by Maryjane
6 Feb 2023

A forest rescue turned into something you almost never see online, a forest guard calmly lifting a baby elephant calf that weighed over 100 kilograms, carrying it like it was no big deal. And yes, the internet immediately lost its mind.

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This wasn’t a simple “grab and go” moment either. A forest crew found themselves facing a real problem, they feared the mother elephant would turn around and go on the attack. So instead of rushing in, they leaned on Sarathkumar’s idea, then watched him take on the hardest part himself.

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What happened next is the kind of bravery that makes people hit retweet before they even finish the story.

A man was capable of moving an elephant calf out of danger on his own

A man was capable of moving an elephant calf out of danger on his own
Wikimedia Commons (photo used for illustration)
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The forest crew had one fear, though—they thought that the mother elephant would likely turn around and try to attack them. As a result, they were compelled to adopt Sarathkumar's suggestion rather than organize to relocate the calf.

The post that was made online about the rescue

The post that was made online about the rescue
@dipika_bajpai

Sarathkumar and the forest crew knew the mother elephant might charge, so they didn’t risk a full-on attempt to move the calf.

The over 100-kilogram beast was placed on his shoulder. He then carried the calf across the fifty-meter distance and set him down near a watering source with the assistance of another partner to stabilize the animal.

They put the more-than-a-hundred-kilogram creature on his shoulder.

They put the more-than-a-hundred-kilogram creature on his shoulder.
@dipika_bajpai

Instead, Sarathkumar put the massive, over-100-kilogram calf on his shoulder and carried it across the 50-meter stretch.

It’s the same urgency as the rescue for the baby albino elephant held captive for days.

They then awaited the reunion of the elephants. However, no animals showed up, perhaps due to the presence of humans.

The following day, they returned to the water hole after going home. There was no longer a calf present.

They also discovered gigantic footprints on the ground, which led them to conclude that the baby elephant had returned home after reuniting with his family.

They found enormous footprints on the ground, which made them believe the baby elephant had met up with his family

They found enormous footprints on the ground, which made them believe the baby elephant had met up with his family
Pikist (photo used for illustration)

Users of Twitter showered the brave man with praise. They asserted that such a noble deed could only be sparked by a brave heart that was passionate and kind.

Users of Twitter showered the brave man with praise. They asserted that such a noble deed could only be sparked by a brave heart that was passionate and kind.
@sardar_M_

The exceptional act of saving a life

The exceptional act of saving a life
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They set the calf down near the watering source with another partner stabilizing things, then waited for the reunion that never showed up.

The next day, there was no calf at the water hole, just gigantic footprints proving the baby elephant made it back to his family.

We want to express our gratitude and best wishes to all the guardians who have been protecting and preserving wildlife throughout the world. We'd also like to hear your opinions on this amazing rescue.

So go ahead and drop your comments below. Spread the spirit of kindness as you share this post with your loved ones.

The rescue was so powerful it literally vanished into the jungle, leaving only proof in those massive footprints.

He carried a 100-kilo calf to safety, now watch the baby elephant that fell into a Thai manhole.

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