Feeling down? Here’s a heartwarming story to lift your spirits, straight from London, England.

A three-year-old boy in Clapham, south London, can’t stop smiling as he is reunited with his favorite toy elephant, all thanks to the incredible power of social media and a kind-hearted local butcher.

Credit: Catherine Wilson

One day, Catherine Wilson’s son lost his beloved stuffed elephant, and it broke her heart to see him so upset at bedtime. Desperate to find it, she turned to the internet for help. And within just 24 hours, a ray of hope emerged from a stranger’s tip that led her to M Moen & Sons, a local butcher, where the missing toy was waiting in the window.

The story of the lost elephant began when Garry Moen, the shop’s owner, discovered it abandoned on a crosswalk. Wanting to keep it safe and visible, he placed it in his shop window, unaware of the online search taking place.

While Wilson’s husband searched the neighborhood tirelessly, their missing elephant was gaining fame in the community without them even knowing.

Eventually, a woman who had seen Wilson’s plea on Instagram recognized the toy in the shop’s display and sent a message. Wilson wasted no time in getting it back, bringing a wave of relief to both herself and her son.

“I never thought we’d see it again,” she told the BBC. “He was in tears all night—it was awful.”

Matt Smith, the head butcher at M Moen & Sons, was amazed at how quickly the community came together to help.

“When social media works, it really works,” he said.

Matt Smith / Credit: Catherine Wilson

This heartwarming reunion has touched the hearts of everyone in Clapham, reminding Wilson why she loves her neighborhood so much.