Cute baby elephant with its trunk signaling to friends for help after falling into a water hole

A CUTE elephant calf makes a trunk call to one of its pals after falling into a watering hole.

The youngster was playing with other members of its herd when it slipped into the water.

The elephant calf slipped into the water holeCredit: Cover Images

The calf had been attempting to play in the water before getting stuckCredit: Cover Images

Luckily mum was on hand to help it back out again in Addo Elephant Park, South Africa.

Charmaine Joubert, who captured the shots, said: “The elephant calves are always entertaining at a waterhole, especially on hot days.

Charmaine Joubert, who captured the shots, said: ‘The elephant calves are always entertaining at a waterhole, especially on hot days’Credit: Cover Images

Luckily the young elephant was soon pulled out of the watering holeCredit: Cover Images

“This little one was adamant, I managed to capture him just before he slid in backwards.

“A second very inquisitive calf then came in and joined him.

” I managed to get a few clear images before they were surrounded by the herd.”

 

The drama was captured in Addo Elephant Park, South AfricaCredit: Cover Images