A distressing situation is unfolding at Bhuigaon Beach in Vasai-Virar area of Maharashtra, where a young whale calf, believed to have become separated from its mother, has repeatedly returned to the shore despite several attempts to guide it back into the sea.

The calf has reportedly been swimming towards the beach each time it is released or pushed back into the water, raising concerns among local residents and animal lovers about its condition and chances of survival.