Elephant calf rescued from rock crevice

Thanks to the speedy help of a group of men, the elephant calf could be reunited with its mother shortly after the rescue.

February 9, 2022
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A group of men recently came to the rescue of an elephant calf when it found itself in a difficult situation.

According to Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development (Herd), the incident took place in the Zimbabwean Lowveld. The men were able to lift the elephant from the hole, which clearly was not an easy task.

Thanks to the men’s quick response, the calf was able to reunite with its mother, who was waiting nearby.  

February 9, 2022
Less than a minute

Andrea van Wyk

Caxton’s Digital Editorial Manager. I am a journalist and editor with experience spanning over a decade having worked for major local and national news publications across the country and as a correspondent in the Netherlands. I write about most topics with a special interest in politics, crime, human interest and conservation.
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