Separated from mother, 2-year-old rhino calf rescued from flood in Assam's Kaziranga national park

GUWAHATI: On Wednesday evening, a 2-year-old female rhino calf stranded in the floodwaters in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam was rescued by the Assam Forest Frontline and a Mobile Veterinary Service (MVS) team from Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC), managed by the Assam forest department in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), at Kaziranga National Park’s Kohora range.The calf, which had been separated from its mother, was seen struggling to stay afloat. Consequently, it was transported to CWRC and is currently under 24x7 monitoring by a team of vets and keepers.
Field Director of Kaziranga National Park Dr Sonali Ghosh said, “The calf was in a critical condition and required immediate intervention. Forest police teams were able to ensure its safe rescue and transfer to CWRC for further care.”
Joint Director of WTI Rathin Barman said, “The calf is currently active and alert. It is receiving necessary care and is under round-the-clock observation at the Large Animal Nursery. The CWRC team is equipped to provide the best possible care for flood-rescued animals to give them a second chance of returning to the wild.”