Elephant calf Krishna passes away after 13-day wait for mother

On Monday morning, Forest Veterinarian David Abraham provided medical care to the weak baby elephant. Following the treatment, the calf showed signs of improvement, as it stood up and consumed lactogen-rich food and grass. However, by Tuesday afternoon, the calf's condition took a downturn.

After spending 13 days in a specially prepared enclosure by the forest department, the baby elephant hoped for a reunion with its mother. The cub was found in a weak state by workers in a private garden in Palur on June 15. The swift response team of the Puttur Forest Department arrived and reunited the cub with its mother by afternoon. Surprisingly, by evening, the baby elephant returned to Ayyappan's house in Palur once again. The forest department came and moved him into the forest, but the calf was isolated as his mother did not take him.

On June 16, the forest department took the initiative to construct a temporary shed in the Krishna forest range of Doddukkatti, anticipating the arrival of the mother elephant. Although the mother approached the shed, she did not take the calf with her. The next day, a temporary shed was set up near the camp at Bommiyampadi, and the calf was relocated there. It was provided with lactogen-enriched food, tender coconut water, and watermelon. Although the calf was running and playing, it expereinced weakness and vets reached the spot to give care. But she could not be saved.