In a wildlife park known for its elephants, a baby calf just days old slipped into a watering hole while exploring with its herd. Despite the adults’ efforts, they couldn’t pull him out and began trumpeting for help.
Park rangers arrived and, after carefully distracting the protective herd, used a backhoe to dig a path. A few rangers jumped in and managed to lift the exhausted baby to safety.
Reunited with his mother, the calf tried to follow the rangers playfully. As they walked away, the entire herd turned and trumpeted in unison—a touching gesture of thanks that showed just how deeply animals can feel.