Elite naval commandos mount special op to save baby

Vets operating on the calf under the strict supervision of its caring mother

Acting on information that an elk and her injured baby were in the Naval Dockyard jungles, a medical party along with a specialised trekking team from the elite Special Boat Squadron was detailed to locate the animals and help them.

These animals are an integral part of the Naval Dockyard and the Navy is keen on the conservation of this nature reserve.

 After many hours of trekking the team was able to locate the animal deep inside the Elephant Point jungle and it was observed that the calf was having immense difficulty in moving her left foot, owing to an injury, and due to her inability to move fast, she was prone to wild dog attacks. Although her mother was around, she was not strong enough to protect her baby against ferocious dogs. A decision was immediately taken, and the men specially trained to take on terrorists and other such dangerous elements in hostile terrains, laid out a plan to catch the injured baby and treat her.

Their stealthy move coupled with camouflage and concealment tactics took the calf and mother by surprise. With the baby well secured in the sailor’s arms the team commenced their journey back and was surprised to see the mother gently following them out of the jungle. Certainly, being a long standing resident of the Dockyard jungles she may have been well aware of the nature loving members of the Navy’s Special Boat Squadron and realised that her calf was in safe hands. 

The baby was brought to a makeshift location near the Dockyard Hospital and a veterinary surgeon arrived.

Then the most amazing thing happened. As you can see from the picture whilst her baby was being treated by a veterinarian and the naval medical staff, the mother watched the whole procedure from a little distance away; her body language was quite noteworthy. She was bold enough to be amongst the crowd and it was quite apparent that motherly love took precedence over everything else.

Her stare moved even the battle-hardened naval commandos. She looked like a medial consultant supervising their work. After almost two hours of medical care the calf was taken away for recuperation accompanied by her mother.

Thus ended an eventful day which should be recorded, as it may have been the first time that a veterinary doctor ever provided medical assistance under the watchful eye of an animal mother for almost two hours. 

Subsequently, the calf has since been spotted roaming around, on many occasions, and it appears that she has fully recovered ….

DAN