‘Jao babu jungle mai jao, road pe khade nahi hote’: When words calm the wild in Chhattisgarh forest

A heartwarming video from Chhattisgarh shows local volunteers, the ‘hathi mitra dal,’ gently guiding a herd of 15 wild elephants, including a calf, back into the forest. Using calm voices and mutual respect, the elephants responded positively, turning away from the road. This incident highlights a unique approach to human-wildlife coexistence.