A circus elephant has kept the Internet in mind with tears after a video was complained about the loss of a long-standing partner who became viral. Jenny and Magda have been almost inseparable in Russia for over 25 years and enjoyed until this week when the former suddenly collapsed and died.
A confused looking Magda initially pushed her friend and tried to raise her. It was a desperate attempt by a friend who was not yet ready to say the last farewell. After her first acts failed, Magda Jenny hugged and stood next to her to say goodbye.
Local media reports stated that Magda had stayed near Jenny for several hours and that the veterinarians near her did not even allow.
An elephant mourns the loss of her late friend
The famous elephant Jenny died in the occupied Crimea because of illness.
Her companion Magda refused for hours to get approached for hours, hug Jenny and stay by her side for a long time. pic.twitter.com/ny5frjuehp
– based & viral (@viralbased) March 14, 2025
Social media reacts
“Love knows no limits. I don't cry, you cry,” said one user, while another added: “There is no greater pain than seeing what you love the most. My sympathies (for what they are worth) of the elephants.”
One third commented: “Elephants are one of the few other mammals alongside people who have been observed, the funeral rites.
Social media users also reported on how the two elephants remained together despite their reasonable proportion of disagreements. The duo used to appear in the Russian city of Kazan, but was retired after two incidents in 2021.
Do you remember the Russian circus elephants who fought so violently in 2021 that they frightened the crowd in Kazan?
Baza reports that Magda & Jennie retired in the Crimea, made peace and stayed together – until Jennie died this week.
Magda's grief speaks volumes. pic.twitter.com/xi3mna14l5
– Brian McDonald (@27khv) March 14, 2025
During one of the shows, the two female giants suddenly began to fight, which led to the audience coming away after their lives. Jenny pushed out Magda with the circus, said they might have done this to attract the coach's attention.
“What happened was a manifestation of the companion of love – jealousy,” said the circus.
The following week, the elephants attacked their trainer, who had suffered two spine fractures, broken ribs and a suitable lungs. The long -term show was then canceled.
