Cuttack August 20:It was an unusual sight – a herd of about 20 wild elephants standing guard around a newborn calf under Athagarh forest division in the district on Thursday.
The herd is roaming near National Highway 55 adjoining to Suniamunha forest despite heavy rainfall.
The elephant calf was spotted in the forest near the National Highway in the wee hours. Soon, other elephants started trooping in, gathering around the baby elephant.
As many as 20 elephants were seen moving in the area.