Elephant at China zoo returns shoe to little boy; Mountain Range wins hearts

In return, the child who had dropped the shoe at the elephant’s enclosure at Weihai Zoo in Shandong province of China, fed the jumbo as a gesture of gratitude.

The 25-year-old male elephant is called Mountain Range.

In a scene straight out of a fairy tale at Weihai Zoo in Shandong province of China, a 25-year-old elephant captured the hearts of visitors with its graceful act of kindness. As reported by the South China Morning Post, the elephant had noticed that a young boy had dropped his shoe in its enclosure. With finesse, the animal picked up the shoe with its trunk and gently returned it to the boy’s outstretched hand. The video of it has gone viral on social media.

Shared by @readersdigest on Instagram, the video also had the caption, “When this shoe dropped into an elephant’s enclosure, the gentle giant returned it!” The video now has 52,142 likes.

In return, the boy picked up a handful of grass and fed the elephant, sealing the moment with an exchange of mutual respect.

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As the video gained traction online, social media users filled the comments with heartfelt affection and admiration.

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One user commented, “Elephants are the most precious animals on earth.” Another user wrote, “See? The elephant is kinder than human beings. Give the elephant the freedom it deserves. Let’s protect wild animals. They are not for entertainment.” Meanwhile, a third user expressed, “We can learn from them.” And a fifth Instagram user mentioned, “My favorite. One day I will spend quality time for my soul.”

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As stated by the zoo’s management, the 25-year-old male elephant, named ‘Mountain Range’, is a beloved favourite among zoo visitors. Another staff member mentioned that the zoo management rewarded Mountain Range with an extra meal for assisting the boy.

First uploaded on: 09-07-2024 at 13:36 IST

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