Thai officials got to the scene around 3.00am and found the bodies in the water
 Two elephants stuck on a ledge have been rescued but are extremely distressed

Six baby elephants have died after attempting to rescue one another from falling into a waterfall in southern Thailand.

Hell's Fall waterfall has become notorious among locals in the area after a herd of elephant's fell to their death in 1992.

The deaths occurred after the brave elephants mounted a rescue attempt for one of their own who had fallen in.