Officials carried out a wildlife rescue operation in Kaziranga National Park and successfully saved a stranded male greater one-horned rhinoceros calf. The animal was traced and rescued following an intensive search that continued for nearly 24 hours.

The incident took place in the Sarali area of Burapahar Range in Kaziranga National Park, in northern India's Assam, on January 22.

Visuals show that the stranded calf is seen being guided out of the forest toward a safe place by showing it a milk bottle. After the rescue, the rhino calf is seen drinking milk, while officials work together to provide proper care and attention.

Speaking to Newslions, Sonali Ghosh, Director, Kaziranga National Park, Assam, stated that the rhino calf was first sighted at around four in the evening on January 21. Soon after the sighting forest officials launched a swift and coordinated search operation under supervision of Divisional Forest Officer Eastern Assam Wildlife Division. The primary objective was to trace the mother rhino and enable safe reunification with the calf.

The operation involved multiple agencies and resources. Departmental elephants were deployed to cover dense forest areas. Thermal imaging drones were used to scan difficult terrain. Frontline forest staff carried out an extensive ground search that continued for over twenty four hours. Throughout this period a specialised veterinary team remained close to the calf. The team included Dr Bhaskar Choudhury, Dr Mohit Nyol and Dr Saurobh Borgohain. They continuously monitored the animal and provided supportive care to ensure it remained stable and protected.

Despite sustained efforts the mother rhino could not be located. With reunification no longer possible officials assessed the situation and prioritised the calf’s long term safety and survival. A decision was then taken to proceed with a formal rescue.

At around four in the evening on January twenty two the calf was safely rescued. It was transported to the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation at Borjuli. The calf will now receive expert medical treatment, proper nutrition and rehabilitation. Care will be provided under joint supervision of Assam Forest Department and Wildlife Trust of India to support its recovery and future well being.