Living near the wilderness means you might have some unexpected animal visitors. But not every encounter is dangerous — some are just plain adorable.
Take, for example, three young wild elephants who were recently caught on camera having the time of their lives in a pool at a house in Thailand.
A netizen shared a 56-second video on Facebook on Monday (2 Sept), capturing these playful pachyderms enjoying a midnight swim.
The footage shows the three elephants splashing around in the pool, clearly having a blast, before wandering off to rejoin their herd.
The post, which quickly went viral, was captioned: “Cute elephants enjoying their time. Wild elephants aren’t always scary; they have their endearing moments.”
Source: Phornthip Ning Ning Phungpha on Facebook
According to Thai news outlet Daily News, the incident took place at a private residence in the Mueang District, Nakhon Nayok Province.
The homeowner, who happens to be the neighbour of the person who posted the video, seems to have taken the surprise visit in stride.
As for why these elephants ventured into the residential area, it’s believed that they’re coming down from the mountains more frequently in search of food.
With their population growing, food in their natural habitats is becoming scarce, so they’re exploring nearby villages to fill their bellies.
After the clip was posted, it quickly went viral, capturing the hearts of many netizens.
One person jokingly commented that the elephants might have loved the pool so much they didn’t want to return to the wild.
Another user humorously suggested that the elephants sneaked in at night to avoid scaring the humans.
“So cute!” another Facebook user simply said.
Lastly, someone quipped that the elephants had probably been watching humans enjoy the pool and decided to copy them.
Also read: Kangaroo caught hopping on road in Chiang Mai, search ongoing
Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at news@mustsharenews.com.
Featured image adapted from Phornthip Ning Ning Phungpha on Facebook.
The police do not currently suspect foul play.
The victim is in critical condition.
The man reportedly posted a suicide note online earlier that day, implying that he had…
Some were surprised that an accident occurred on such a quiet and unbusy road.
The chances of being killed by a blanket are slim, but never zero.
Parents speculate that the alleged stalker in Toh Yi is the same man in the…