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In a rare and touching moment of human-animal coexistence, a train in Jharkhand patiently waited for nearly two hours while a wild elephant gave birth on the railway tracks.
The heartwarming incident, captured on camera, has gone viral on social media, winning praise for the sensitivity shown by railway and forest officials.
A Rare Pause for Nature
The video shows the mother elephant laboring on the tracks and eventually delivering her calf, as railway authorities halted the train and ensured no disturbance to the animals.
After the birth, both the mother and her newborn calf were seen walking away safely into the forest, leaving behind a trail of smiles across the internet.
Union Minister Praises Compassionate Action
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav shared the video on X (formerly Twitter), calling it a shining example of “compassion in action.”
He wrote, “Beyond the news of human-animal conflicts, happy to share this example of harmonious existence. Special kudos to Jharkhand Forest officials for their sensitivity which helped the elephant deliver her young one.”
Steps Towards Safer Wildlife Corridors
Yadav further highlighted the government’s initiative to prevent such encounters from turning tragic. The Ministry of Environment, in coordination with Indian Railways, has identified over 110 sensitive wildlife zones after surveying 3,500 km of tracks nationwide aiming to safeguard animals, especially in forest regions intersected by railways.
A Moment That Restores Faith
This beautiful act of patience and respect for wildlife has struck a chord with people across the country, serving as a reminder that a little compassion can go a long way in protecting our natural world.
