It’s not every day you see an elephant in trouble.
But when this young girl found one stuck in the mud during her walk, she jumped into action without a second thought.
The Struggle and the Rescue
Indian Forest Service (IFS) Officer Susanta Nanda shared the rescue, captioning it, “She helped the elephant baby to come out from the mud it was struck in. Baby acknowledges with a blessing.”
The video shows the girl giving her all, trying different ways to help the big, heavy elephant out of the deep mud.
She first tried to pull at its front legs, but when that didn’t work, she moved to the back legs and kept at it until she succeeded.
A Trunk Lift of Thanks
Once the elephant was out of the mud, it paused, looked at the girl, and lifted its trunk to her.
It was a special and real “thank you” without any words needed.
The elephant’s quiet way of expressing gratitude seemed to show it knew the girl had helped it.
True enough, elephants often lift their trunks like that as a friendly gesture, just like people might wave hello.
The Power of a Helping Hand
The video did more than just get views – it sparked conversations about the importance of helping others when they need us.
One viewer said, “Just as life, all that someone needs is a little bit of encouragement and reaching out. Wow! This is so heartwarming”
Another viewer commented, “Lovely! This planet equally belongs to everyone, and everyone should help each other.”
Taking Inspiration to Protect Nature
The girl’s bravery also reminds us of our role in looking after the environment, especially for animals in need.
It’s kind of like being a good neighbor, offering a hand when they’re in trouble because it’s the right thing to do.
Check out the full rescue video here:
She helped the elephant baby to come out from the mud it was struck in. Baby acknowledges with a blessing 💕 pic.twitter.com/HeDmdeKLNm
— Susanta Nanda (@susantananda3) October 27, 2022
