The Cuddly Orangutan Offers A Helping Hand To The Man Stuck In Mud

Photo of an orangutan offering an arm to the man standing inside a river has gone viral on social media platforms. The photo was clicked by photographer Anil Prabhakar, from Indonesia who was on a safari with his friends.

Prabhakar noticed that the man was struggling to lift his legs — but he wasn't the only one concerned. A female orangutan who sat close by was also watching the drama unfold. "Suddenly, this orangutan came closer to the river banks, sat there and watched what this fellow was doing," Prabhakar said. "When this fellow struggled to pull out his legs, the orangutan put her left hand on the bank of the river and extended her other hand towards him. It was a lovely gesture."