A heartwarming scene unfolded in Botswana as a baby elephant attempted to cross a sandy road with its mother, only to trip and land on its trunk in front of a group of enthralled tourists.
The endearing incident occurred in the Jao Concession in the Okavango Delta and was captured on video. The young calf, known for its inherent clumsiness, took a comical nosedive into the sand.
Elephant calves, which can weigh around 200 pounds at birth, are famous for their adorable awkwardness and reliance on their mothers for support.
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Despite the lack of coordination, the determined calf quickly got back on its feet to reunite with its mother.
The fortunate tourists who witnessed the fun event were on a safari in June. Laughter can be heard in the video as the calf stumbles.
After the fall, the calf springs up and hurries to its mother’s side. A third medium-sized elephant joins the duo, and they all gaze curiously at the tourists.
Watch the video below: