This is when a calf elephant is rescued from a dangerous river after fighting to keep its head above water.
The calf was nearly swept away when it attempted to cross the overflowing Ewaso Nyiro river in Kenya.
But rather than leave the youngster behind, its mother and another elephant quickly stepped in to rescue the stricken calf.
The mother then uses her trunk to free the infant and guide him to safety.
The calf reaches the other side of the water and continues on its way.
The photographs were taken by Sandy Gelderman, who was staying at a luxury camp in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy of Kenya’s central region.
The herd of elephants begin to cross the fast flowing Ewaso Nyiro River in KenyaThe small elephant is already starting to struggle against the might of the fast-flowing riverThis young elephant, left, almost reaches the other side but is suddenly swept downstream by a strong currentThe calf’s mother desperately tries to reach out to her offspring who is having difficulty in the water
The calf is almost fully submerged as his mother desperately tries to save him from being swept awayThe youngster appears to be drowning as the treacherous river takes holdIn a rush, the frantic mother is eager to free her young calf who is being sucked under the waterAfter seeing the panic, another elephant rushes to the mother’s aid to help with the rescue effort
The herd get back on track after the rescue of one of their youngest members while crossing the riverThe elephants manage to save the lucky youngster and the herd continue on their way after crossing the river
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