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Elephant Rescues Drowning Gazelle at Guatemala Zoo

The video has gained global attention for revealing unexpected compassion in zoo animals.

Elephant Saves Drowning Gazelle

Overview

  • The rescue video shows a young gazelle slipping into a pond and struggling to stay afloat before an elephant approached.
  • Using its trunk with careful precision, the elephant lifted the gazelle from the water and placed it on dry ground.
  • After being freed, the gazelle sprinted back to its herd while the elephant quietly walked away.
  • Footage first posted by Pubity on Instagram and shared by @AMAZlNGNATURE on X gained millions of views and hundreds of thousands of likes.
  • Viewers praised the act online as a striking example of emotional intelligence and empathy in animals.