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Jacques Matthysen captured the heart-warming moment at Kariega Game Reserve in South Africa (Jacques Matthysen captured the heart-warming moment at Kariega Game Reserve) in South Africa (Jacques Matthysen captured the heart-warming moment at Kariega Game Reserve in South Africa) <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> Mr Matthysen, the reserve's photographer, said the elephants' affectionate behavior took him by surprise.