Elephant Mum Uses Trunk to Save Drowning Calf

Video ID: An elephant mum rescued her baby with her trunk after it was swept away in raging waters. Dave Pusey was on safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa, on May 21 when a herd of elephants embarked on a crossing of the Olifants River. Incredible footage - viewed more than 1.8million times - showed one of the calves slip in the river rapids and get dragged along by the power. To license this video clip for editorial or commercial use, contact [email protected].