Baby Elephant Stuck in Ditch Rescued by Villagers (PHOTOS)

While there are a number of great leaders, both known and lesser known, who advocate for animals and the environment, it is sometimes the most ordinary of citizens who are best able to restore our faith in humanity like the teen boy who risked his life to save a baby deer or the father and son team who rescued a stranded deer on a frozen lake.

Perhaps it is because these compassionate beings make the choice to be selfless instead of selfish at the very moment when a critical situation arises.

Take for instance, what recently happened in Assam, India.

According to the Daily Mail, a baby elephant “tumbled into a ditch as it tried to keep up with its herd.”

The baby’s herd fled as a train fast approached the scene. Thankfully, the train’s driver was able to bring it to a halt and dozens of passengers poured out to help the baby elephant.

As the Daily Mail reports, a forest official came to the scene to try and get the baby out of the ditch.

During this time, villagers offered the elephant some food for comfort…

…and another man another attempted to pull the baby out with a stick to grab.

Villagers refused to leave the scene until the baby was brought out.

In no time, this adorable elephant was safely rescued all thanks to the kind hearts of passing villagers. How wonderful what a loving group of strangers can do!

Lead image source: UB Photos / Barcroft India