<p>An elephant refused to leave its newborn calf which died soon after the birth on the banks of Beguru stream on Monday.</p>.<p>Even after a day, the mother elephant stood beside the body. It shed tears without consuming any food.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/man-escapes-by-a-whisker-in-elephant-attack-in-keralas-idukki-1199393.html" target="_blank">Man escapes by a whisker in elephant attack in Kerala's Idukki</a></strong></p>.<p>The forest department staff and the rapid response team members tried to drive away the elephant by bursting firecrackers. However, the elephant did not yield and chased them.</p>.<p>During the incident, Tejas (26) sustained injuries after a fall. He has been admitted to a hospital in Sullia, Ponnampet DRFO Diwakar said.</p>.<p>The operation to drive the elephant to the forest has continued. </p>
<p>An elephant refused to leave its newborn calf which died soon after the birth on the banks of Beguru stream on Monday.</p>.<p>Even after a day, the mother elephant stood beside the body. It shed tears without consuming any food.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/man-escapes-by-a-whisker-in-elephant-attack-in-keralas-idukki-1199393.html" target="_blank">Man escapes by a whisker in elephant attack in Kerala's Idukki</a></strong></p>.<p>The forest department staff and the rapid response team members tried to drive away the elephant by bursting firecrackers. However, the elephant did not yield and chased them.</p>.<p>During the incident, Tejas (26) sustained injuries after a fall. He has been admitted to a hospital in Sullia, Ponnampet DRFO Diwakar said.</p>.<p>The operation to drive the elephant to the forest has continued. </p>