Bhubaneswar, Jan 5: A heartwarming photo of a baby elephant sleeping next to its mother days after it was rescued by forest personnel is going viral on the internet.

The picture which was taken by the forest field staff shows the young calf taking an afternoon nap comfortably nestled in its mother's warm and gentle embrace.

Providing a delightful update on the reunited duo, IAS officer Supriya Sahu took to social media, sharing a captivating picture that spoke volumes without the need for words. The image showcased the once-lost calf now peacefully napping in the protective embrace of its mother during a serene afternoon in Anamalai Tiger Reserve.

When a picture is worth a million words ❤️ the rescued baby elephant after uniting with the mother takes an afternoon nap in her mother's comforting arms before moving again with the big herd. Picture taken by Forest field staff somewhere in Anamalai Tiger reserve who are keeping… https://t.co/EedfkKjLHj pic.twitter.com/ttqafSudyM
— Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) January 2, 2024

Notably, the wild elephant calf which is 4-5 months old was found separated from its herd on December 30, 2023. The calf was discovered wandering alone, searching for its mother.

A search party was sent to trace the herd from which the calf had separated and the herd was identified around 3 km away with the help of drones.

The year ends on a heartwarming note for us at TN Forest Department, as our Foresters united a lost baby elephant with her mother and the herd after rescue in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve at Pollachi. The little calf was found searching for the mother when field teams spotted her.… pic.twitter.com/D44UX6FaGl
— Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) December 30, 2023

The calf was safely taken to the spot, after which it was washed and mud was applied to it to remove any human imprint.

The calf was subsequently released close to the herd, after which it reunited with its mother.

The picture has gone viral on the internet, leaving users emotional, who expressed their joy at seeing the beautiful sight.

One user wrote, ''A baby elephant sleeping peacefully with its mother - a heartwarming reminder of the gentle, strong bond in the animal kingdom.''

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