This elephant hugging tourists is sure to bring a smile on your face

That's one ele of a hug! Tourists visiting the Maesa Elephant Camp near Chang Mai, Thailand hugged it out - with a three tonne elephant. The hilarious sequence of images show the giant Asian elephant wrapping its trunk over the shoulder of one male holidaymaker. Despite the elephants incredible strength, the tourists can be seen laughing and smiling as this new found friend holds them in the affectionate embrace. The camp - set on a river bank in the tropical valleys inland from Chiang Mai - claims to rescue the elephants from across Thailand.