Progress Was Slow

The rescuers began by carefully excavating the sides of the hole because the sloping rim was caked with thick chunks of dry mud, heavy enough to injure the weakened calf.

However, the next step would be a problem. Once the ditch was wide enough, it wasn’t just a matter of scooping the calf out; ensuring the calf’s safety was vital. Despite the excavator’s slow progress, the elephants stepped aside and never showed any signs of agitation; the herd’s trust was heart-warming.