Conservationists save two-tonne rhino mother from falling on baby

A two-tonne rhino was propped up by conservationists before it could have fallen on top of its baby. The rhinoceros was in the process of collapsing after being tranquillised by rangers in Thula Thula Private Game Reserve, South Africa. The rhinos were tranquillised so they could be dehorned, a process of removing their horns to stop poachers killing them. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: