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00:00 (elephant trumpeting)
00:03 Crossing a crocodile infested river
00:11 is a life or death adventure for elephants.
00:14 These majestic creatures,
00:21 known for their intelligence and immense strength,
00:23 are accompanied by their vulnerable offspring.
00:26 (water splashing)
00:29 Crocodiles wait patiently for an opportunity to bounce.
00:33 As the herd makes its way across the riverbank,
00:43 one of the calves is suddenly attacked by a crocodile.
00:46 The young elephant is caught off guard
00:52 as the crocodile latches onto its trunk,
00:54 causing excruciating pain.
00:57 In a desperate bid for survival,
01:01 the calf manages to break free,
01:03 but not without suffering a terrible injury.
01:06 It has lost its trunk.
01:10 For elephants, the trunk is a crucial appendage,
01:15 essential for breathing, drinking,
01:17 and even communicating with one another.
01:19 To lose it is to be robbed
01:22 of one's most vital tool for survival.
01:25 The camera crew follow the herd
01:27 as they make their way across a rushing river.
01:30 Despite the danger posed by the strong current,
01:34 the herd presses on.
01:35 Driven by instinct and the need to reach their destination,
01:43 they are focused solely on the task at hand,
01:47 paying little attention
01:48 to the vulnerable calves in their midst.
01:53 The calves are still learning to swim
01:55 and are not yet able to keep up with the strong current.
01:58 With only its trunk above the water's surface,
02:04 it frantically calls out for help, but to no avail.
02:08 As if sensing the calves' plight,
02:12 opportunistic crocodiles begin to circle in the water,
02:15 waiting for the moment when they can strike.
02:20 (crocodile roars)
02:22 One of the crocodiles seizes the young elephant,
02:27 tearing at the helpless calves' flesh.
02:29 Even the most powerful and majestic creatures
02:36 are not immune to the dangers
02:38 that lurk in the natural world.
02:40 [BLANK_AUDIO]