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This is the breathtaking moment an elephant, who is suspected to have been shot by poachers, came to vets for help.

The enormous animal is thought to have been living with a bullet in its head for up to six weeks before it was discovered by staff from Aware Trust Zimbabwe.

Heartwarming footage shows the sedated elephant being helped by vets in Mana Pools National Park.

At the start of the clip, the elephant is recorded reaching for food - however the hole in the centre of its forehead is very prominant.

(Image: Aware Trust Zimbabwe)

Despite having the bullet in its head for more than a month, the creature miraculously survived and is now incredibly on the mend.

The area in Zimbabwe is a hot spot for poachers, hoping to gather ivory by slaughtering the animals.

(Image: Aware Trust Zimbabwe)

Dr Lisa Marabini told the BBC that her team sedated the animal, and found the bullet following an X-ray.

It is thought that the animal is 25 years old.

She said: "We think he was shot outside of the park and came into the park for refuge.

"We suspect he was shot in head first and turned to flee and the poacher put a bullet in his side."

(Image: Aware Trust Zimbabwe)

Vets have now nicknamed the elephant Pretty Boy.

The injured animal approached the vets, and showed no anger or agression.

(Image: Aware Trust Zimbabwe) (Image: Aware Trust Zimbabwe)

As well as being shot in the head, the animal also has a shoulder injury.

She said: "It's like he knew we were there with the intention of helping him."