They flock to watch them cross the waters
Asian elephants have been observed traveling short distances through water. Indeed, tourists frequently congregate to witness elephants cross the waters that separate India and Myanmar. It’s quite a sight.
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What mattered was they’re safe
What caused this elephant to be dragged out to sea was irrelevant; what was critical was that naval officers and the Department of Wildlife could safely return the elephant to his family on dry land!