A heartwarming video captures two young elephants struggling to keep pace with their herd as they cross a muddy riverbed in South Africa.
In the footage, the larger of the two calves rolls joyfully in the mud, enjoying the cooling effect of the wet slush while surrounded by adult elephants.
As the herd moves ahead, the young elephant finds itself stuck, savoring the mud even as it seems unable to free itself.
Soon, a smaller calf appears, nestled under an adult’s legs—likely its mother. Covered in mud, the tiny elephant slips and stumbles in the murky water, determined to stay close to the others.
After several tumbles, the young elephant’s determination prevails as it scrambles onto solid ground with the guidance of an adult and two others nearby.
This charming scene was filmed in South Africa last month.
