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While Rescuers Work To Free Baby Elephant, A Special Audience Stood By

Written by: Julie Hunt
Julie Hunt is an avid dog lover and writer for iHeartDogs.com, and has a background as a veterinary technician. She rescued a beautiful former bait dog named Rory.Read more
| Published on March 28, 2023

A baby elephant fell into a deep muddy hole and couldn’t climb out. Her cries could be heard from miles away. Thankfully, a caring group of people rushed to the scene and called for help. The response was incredible!

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Good Samaritans rushed over with heavy machinery. The rescuers refused to give up until the baby elephant was free. The poor calf, caked in mud, was understandably scared. The dedicated heroes continued to dig a path. Soon, it was low enough for the baby to climb out. That’s when something truly amazing happened!

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The group hadn’t noticed who was waiting on the other side of the river. As the baby got closer to the water that divided them, her family erupted with happiness and relief. They swam over to get to her. The baby cried out and her family cried back.

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Their reunion is so beautiful and pure! One of the elephants even turns back with her raised trunk and thanks the rescuers before leaving with the herd. Get ready for some happy tears, folks. This video is too precious to miss!