Staying Calm
The people were very impressed with the behavior of the elephant herd. Even though the humans had brought in large, loud equipment, they were not panicking at all. They actually made way for the excavator, and stood away from the hole while the humans worked. It was a combination of elephants and humans who all looked on and hoped for the best. It could have been a nice moment, except for the obvious problem at hand.
Understanding the Situation
Working Together
The excavator was slowly making progress, and the locals started to help. They came around the area, marking off where the machine should remove the next piles of dirt. The baby elephant seemed to understand what was going on as well. He was now able to move around more freely, as the hole began to open up. Everything had to be done slowly, to make sure the dirt didn’t fall back in and injure the baby. It was a long process.
Getting Bigger
