Dying Elephant Elicits ''Compassion''

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Day One: Eleanor Is Back on Her Feet

After 30 seconds of pushing by Grace (right), Eleanor is back on her feet but very shaky.

Grace, vocalizing and appearing very stressed, tries to get Eleanor to walk by pushing her, but within eight seconds, Eleanor's back legs begin to collapse. She will soon fall again.

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