A video of a calm elephant munching on leaves while being transported on a truck has melted hearts across social media, with viewers praising the gentle giant’s adorable roadside snack break.
Elephant spotted enjoying roadside snack from truck
In a viral clip posted by @_izzahmohd, the elephant extends its trunk over the truck’s side to gently grab and munch on leaves growing near the road.
The peaceful moment occurred as the vehicle slowed down, allowing the animal to reach the foliage with ease.
Izzah humorously noted in her caption that if the elephant had more time, it would have completely cleared the roadside plants—but instead, its soft approach made it an unexpectedly charming sight.
@_izzahmohd Masih bersedih dengan kisah ibu gajah kehilangan anaknya😢#fyp #gajahdenak #gajah ♬ Eh eh eh eh ehh ehhhhh ehhhhh – Ako si Mon
Netizens react with love and empathy
The video, which has garnered over 2.2 million views, drew a wave of heartfelt reactions from Malaysians.
One user wrote, “It’s hungry and wants to eat… poor mother and baby elephant, they must be starving with no fruits to eat.”
Another user reflected emotionally, saying, “Until today, I still get teary-eyed whenever I pass by that place thinking of the baby elephant.”
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Clarifying laughter and defending handlers
Some netizens also defended the people involved in the video after others criticised the laughter heard in the background.
“People laughed because they were stressed—the truck was already damaged and couldn’t move. It’s not like they laughed right in the elephant’s face,” a user explained.
Another chimed in, “This is how humans chase views. He laughed because he was overwhelmed dealing with the broken truck… humans are quick to judge. I don’t know anymore.”
