A retired circus elephant was seen crying and trying to comfort her companion of more than 25 years after her collapse and death

After Jenny's death this week, Magda kept veterinarians from approaching for several hours while she hugged the elephant.

"In the first minutes after the tragedy, she gently nudged her friend and tried to lift her up, then began to hug her," reported the outlet Baza.

"Magda said goodbye to Jenny for several hours and didn't allow the veterinarians to come near."

How sad.

Una elefanta de circo retirada fue vista llorando y tratando de consolar a su compañera de más de 25 años tras su colapso y fall3cimiento.

Jenny y Magda actuaron juntas en Rusia durante más de 25 años.

Tras el fallecimiento de Jenny esta semana, Magda impidió que los… pic.twitter.com/mR49dMdpjb

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