Amazing Moment Antelope Who Fell Into Water Got Rescued After A Vigilant Elephant Raised An Alarm
Animals spend most of their time during the day playing and jumping around from one spot to another, which is very beneficial for their physical and mental well-being. It’s the same feeling we experience when we go to the playground or the gym to exercise ourselves.
Unfortunately, a playdate with its herd at a Guatemalan zoo could have turned into a nightmare for a helpless tiny antelope. The horned animal had accidentally fallen into the water and was struggling to find its way out.
Antelopes are not among the mammals that can swim, like dogs, so it was a battle to avoid drowning. It was a fight, and the antelope knew it would lose if it didn't receive any form of help from those around it.
Fortunately, the antelope was given a second chance thanks to the alert elephant, who raised the alarm as soon as she realized her little friend was in danger. A brave zookeeper heard the elephant's cries for help and saved the day, while a visitor captured the dramatic moment on video!
Maria Diaz witnessed a scene she will never forget while visiting the Zoológico La Aurora in Guatemala. A herd of antelopes was running around the elephant enclosure when one of them fell into a pond and began to drown.
Some playtime with its herd could have turned into a nightmare for a helpless tiny antelope at a Guatemalan zoo
But thankfully, Trompita, a 60-year-old elephant, was on guard and saved the day in spectacular fashion. "Today, I was fortunate to witness something quite beautiful—an elephant seemed worried and alerted us that an antelope was drowning, but it was eventually rescued by a brave worker," the woman wrote on Facebook.
The 60-year-old elephant named Trompita was on watch, and she saved the day in an incredible fashion
The distressed elephant was desperately crying for help, and she even attempted, but failed, to lift the helpless animal with her trunk. Fortunately, a zookeeper overheard the elephant's urgent cries for help and rushed to investigate.
Lopez noticed that the antelope in the water was terrified, fighting for its life, and that the elephant was attempting to assist it. Finally, the antelope was rescued by a brave worker, and Lopez was very impressed and pleased.
A brave zookeeper heard the elephant’s cries for help and saved the day
Romeo López, the brave man, eventually managed to pull the antelope out of the water. Within a few minutes, the antelope was reunited with the herd, feeling grateful.
Trompita, who has been at the Aurora Zoo for over 14 years, became very attached to the antelopes because they share an enclosure. A mishap brought them together, and they will now be close friends who look out for each other.
Click the video below to watch the dramatic moment
A friend in need is a friend indeed. Surely this elephant, Trompita, has demonstrated that beyond any doubt by raising such a life-saving alarm.
We know you enjoyed this story and how it turned out. Please, if you have more experiences of animals helping other animals in distressing situations, don’t hesitate to share them with us in the comments.
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