'Real Love': Viral video captures elephant and mourns the loss of her 25-year-old companion

A retired circus elephant named Magda broke the Internet heart after a video that shows that it has become viral for the death of her long -time companion Jenny. Jenny and Magda have been partners in Russia for over 25 years before they retired in 2021. This week Jenny suddenly collapsed and died, so Magda had visibly destroyed. Magda's reaction to Jenny's death touched millions. A confused looking Magda was first seen how she pushed her fallen girlfriend and tried to raise her. After she had found that her efforts were free, she hugged Jenny and was at her side for hours. According to local media reports, Magda even prevented veterinarians from approaching Jenny during this emotional vigil.

“In the first few minutes after the tragedy, she pushed her friend lightly and tried to lift her and then started hugging her,” said News Outlet Baza. “Magda said goodbye to Jenny for several hours and did not allow veterinarians near her.”

Take a look at the viral video

The video was on X with a caption with the inscription “Retired circus elephant mourned and tried to comfort her over 25 -year -old partner. Friend and tried to raise her and then started hugging her,” reported news outlet Baza. ” Magda said goodbye to Jenny for several hours and did not allow veterinarians near her. So sad. “

The retired circus elephant saw grief and tried to comfort her over 25 years after her collapse and deceased partner.

Jenny and Magda played partners in Russia for over 25 years.

When Jenny died this week, Magda refused to leave vet near her … pic.twitter.com/ipcog0db7z

– Collin Rugg (@Collinrugg) March 14, 2025

The elephants shared a deep and complex bond. Despite their proximity, they occasionally collapsed. During one of their shows, Jenny and Magda suddenly started to struggle, which caused the audience in panic. Jenny pushed out Magda, who the circus explained as a possible attempt to attract her trainer's attention. “What happened was a manifestation of the companion of love – jealousy,” said the circus.

Reactions to the viral video

One of Thr -Users said: “Heart tearing. Elephants have deep emotional bonds, and Magda refused to let Jenny's side were. While another wrote: “Man, that touches my heart so deeply. Love is nice to testify … even in times of deep loss and grief.”

The tensions escalated the following week when the elephants attacked their trainer and left him with two spine fractures, broken ribs and a suitable lung. The incident led to the cancellation of the long -term show. Magda's heartbreaking farewell to Jenny has hit a chord with social media users, the admired for the lifelong binding of the elephants.