As we prepare to bid farewell to 2022 and celebrate a new year, we’re revisiting some of our most popular stories from the past 12 months — stories made possible through your support. This miraculous field operation was one of them, from September 2022. — In the depths of the drought, we found a heroic display of hope. With her own life on the line, a mother elephant remained fiercely devoted to her baby. Shoulder-deep in mud and unable to move, she continued to protect him the only way she could, shielding him with her trunk. Tiny as he was, the calf was equally brave, refusing to leave his mother’s side. It took a potent mix digging, determination, manpower, and horsepower, but we were able to free both mum and baby from their muddy prison. We were also able to fund a long-term solution to excavate the dam and prevent more elephants from meeting the same fate. To read about the operation and watch the full rescue video, tap our link in stories or visit: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/news/updates/trapped-mum-baby —— Video © Sheldrick Wildlife Trust #SWT #SheldrickTrust #elephant #love #drought #kenya