Monday, November 14, 2011

Saved from a muddy grave: Baby elephant and its mother pulled from lagoon where they got stuck because they wouldn't be separated

The mud dries quickly making their mistake harder and the window of time for rescue much shorter

By Richard Hartley-parkinson   Trapped in the mud and sinking fast, this pair of elephants seemed doomed.
The mother had gone to the rescue of her baby, but had got stuck herself – leaving the rest of the herd understandably wary of trying to save them.
So, with no time to lose, a team of conservation workers sprang into action...Photos and story...

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