In Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, a herd of elephants is urgently attempting to save a vulnerable calf on the side of the road in an incredibly heartbreaking picture. The newborn elephant was apparently hit by a speeding automobile, and it was left laying on the ground as a result of the tragedy.
Despite the fact that the calf’s relatives hurried to save it, their efforts were in vain because the calf did not survive. The whole episode was recorded on camera, and it’s quite heartbreaking!
Heidi Haas, a 66-year-old wildlife enthusiast, was on a safari trip, when came across the emotional scene. She even caught the moment on camera, and it can be seen as two elephant adults – most likely the calf’s parents – are trying to rescue it. Unfortunately, the baby calf suffered some very serious injuries, so there was nothing that could have been done.
“When I observed that this baby elephant had been struck down by a fast vehicle, I was completely shocked,” the woman told LatestSightings.com. “I had to watch with teary eyes as the entire elephant family attempted to save this tiny one without being able to do anything.”
The safari guides have alerted the park’s rangers, and shortly after a rescue team arrived at the scene. But there wasn’t too much they can do. They wasn’t even able to get close to the calf as the herd didn’t let them.
“The elephant family didn’t want them being anywhere near the herd,” Haas said. “It was emotionally draining to watch and I never want to have to experience such a moment again. My last words to everyone who visits these magnificent Parks all over the world, please take care and don’t over speed as the loss of such a beautiful life as in this case is absolutely unnecessary.”
Watch the heartbreaking moment here!
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