The heartwarming footage, uploaded by user NancyBelal, inspired YouTube user Brendan Townsend to comment:
"Whatever the circumstances behind this baby elephant and the scar on its face, take heart that it's getting the freedom to enjoy itself and have a great time.
"Man is the most sickening and twisted animal of all, but the better amongst us need a moment to lighten up and take pleasure from moments like these. That beautiful animal is enjoying itself and that's all that matters in this brief moment of time."
User Q d said: "It's a good thing he brought his trunks with him. :)"
The Mail Online reported, "The playful baby elephant made a real splash as it frolicked in the ocean on the Thai island of Phuket.
"The splash-happy elephant calf spent several minutes enjoying the refreshing waters of the Andaman Sea, to the delight of tourists capturing the endearing scene on camera."