Making the situation worse
Needless to say, the mother elephant aggravated the situation by digging. She was actually pushing mud into the hole with her size and strength, potentially suffocating her baby. Finally, the villagers realized they were running out of time. By attempting to dig her out, the elephant risked killing her own baby. Something had to be done!
Making The Situation Worse
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Would the baby elephant survive?
The villagers were well aware of the dangers that awaited them if they left the animals alone—the baby elephant would either suffocate or starve to death. But, worried as they were, what else could they do?
Would The Baby Elephant Survive