A recent video shared by Twitter user Parveen Kaswan captures an incredibly touching and emotional moment. The footage shows a somber scene where people and cars stop on an empty road, not to protest, but to assist a grieving herd of elephants.
In the video, an elephant gently approaches while carrying the body of a young elephant in its trunk. With great care, the elephant lays the deceased calf on the other side of the road. Other elephants then gather, forming a somber circle around the young one.
Kaswan, who posted the video, notes that the family of elephants refuses to leave the calf’s side, creating a solemn “funeral procession.” While they grieve, they eventually move on, but they carry the dead calf with them, displaying profound sympathy and sorrow.
This poignant video highlights the deep emotional bonds elephants share and their capacity to mourn. It offers a glimpse into the complex and fascinating world of animal emotions, reminding us that these magnificent creatures experience love, empathy, and loss just like we do.
