An unexpected person saved the life of a little tiger cub who became trapped in the middle of a raging river and was unable to escape 
The sharp scream of an untamed animal reverberated across the thick bush. While listening to this cries for assistance, it appeared as though nature itself was holding its breath. The little tiger cub had fallen into a dangerous trap and was still too weak to resist the harsh forces of nature.
He was playing with fallen leaves and attempting to mimic his mother’s hunting technique while strolling along the riverbank that day. The dry branch of the tree he had climbed was suddenly split by a burst of wind, and the cub plunged directly into the rushing river with a loud crack.
Like a toy, the swift, chilly waters whirled him about. The tiger cub clung desperately to a splintered branch that protruded from the water. His heart thumped as though it were about to explode from his chest, his eyes enlarged in fear, and his little claws bit into the bark.
Every second seemed to drag on forever due to the intensity of the current. His vitality gradually drained away as his tiny body shook with dread and cold.
His mother was too far away to hear his frantic cries as he pleaded for her. The unimaginable occurred as he started to sink, unable to hold on any longer. Someone quite unexpected stepped in to help him.
The sound of heavy footfall came from deep in the jungle. The river was approached by a huge gray shadow. It was an elephant. His eyes were serene and wise, and his stately figure towered over the rushing seas.
The elephant made a deep, resonant cry, as though to comfort the tiger cub, who was struggling for his life.
With caution, the elephant entered the river. He didn’t hesitate even though the water sprayed and churned over his enormous legs. He extended his long trunk in the direction of the cub.
The cub was initially alarmed, believing it to be another danger, but then he sensed the gentle touch. His small body was securely encircled by the trunk, which raised him above the rushing water and brought him gently to the side of the river.
The cub was gently placed on the lush grass by the elephant when it landed on land. The child shuddered, his fur drenched, his eyes filled with terror and tears.
He lay there for a few seconds, then looked up at his savior. With a quiet trumpeting sound, the elephant seemed to be saying, “You’re safe now.”
Despite being severely rattled, the tiger cub experienced a feeling of thankfulness. He acknowledged the monster as his protector by lightly rubbing his tiny muzzle against his leg.
In that instant, it became evident that miracles do occur, even in the wild, where every day is a struggle for survival. An unanticipated friendship was formed there, when the behemoth and the predator could have been adversaries.
