“Adorable footage captures the moment a baby elephant, stuck in mud while trying to cool off in a southern Indian mud bath, receives a helpful nudge from a JCB. The incident occurred in Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Karnataka, on a hot Saturday. Concerned onlookers alerted forestry officials, who assisted the exhausted elephant back to its feet using the digger. With gentle nudging, the young elephant regained its footing and safely stood up in the muddy puddle. After ensuring its health, officials left the elephant in peace on May 15.”
“Charming video captures a baby elephant receiving a lift after becoming stuck in mud at the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka, southern India, on a Saturday.”
“Thankfully, alert onlookers notified forestry officials responsible for the area, who promptly came to the rescue. A yellow JCB digger was instrumental in helping the young elephant regain its footing.”
“The driver gently nudged the elephant with the digger, coaxing it into an upright position. As a result, the elephant managed to stand up in the muddy puddle, freeing itself from the muck.”
“The digger reversed, enabling the elephant to stand on its own and exit the mud. Forestry officials monitored the elephant’s well-being for a few hours and departed when it appeared to be in good health.”