The Unforgettable Gesture Melted People’s Hearts

With a final trumpet call from its matriarch, the herd disappeared from view. The experience felt like a dream because no one expected wild animals would be so kind and grateful.

Since then, the locals have had a different notion about the elephants, with whom they’ve coexisted for eons. The elephants may have vanished into the woods, but they’d left an indelible mark on people’s hearts. Many locals felt saddened, realizing they’d never be so close to the giants again.