Elephants together save calf from drowning as they crossed a dangerous river

This is the moment a baby elephant was rescued from a dangerous river after trying to keep its head above the water.

The animals were crossing the Ewaso Nyiro River in Kenya when the calf was almost swept downstream.

But instead of aba.ndon.ing the young, its mother and another elephant quickly stepped in to rescue the stuck calf.

The mother then uses her trunk to free the child and guide him to safety.

The calf landed on dry land on the other side of the water and continued on its way.

The images were captured on camera by Sandy Gelderman, who was staying at a luxury camp in Ol Pejeta Reserve, central Kenya.