Elephant Calmly Asks For Help After Living With Infected Bullet Lodged In Skull

[@masterbulgokov]

That's some remarkable intelligence to distinguish between "this group of humans put the bullet in" and "this other group will take it out."

[@KentanioShlegustov]

Probably didn't know a human shot him but I'm sure he's still a good elephant

[@lahabitaciondelatrapado4621]

He had probably read the sign

[@spacerabbitex8171]

That's some disappointing intelligence not thinking that maybe, just maybe, the animal didn't understand that it's been shot because maybe, just maybe, it didn't understand the physics behind firearms. JUST MAYBE.

[@ronnieradke9240]

@@spacerabbitex8171 come on man. let it go. It’ll be okay lmfao

[@MissesNoitall]

@ they definitely do. I’m so happy this big guy won’t be I. Pain anymore

[@jaypay8954]

poor thing he was smart to approach for help. he must have been desperate.

[@SyafriMukhrizal]

We have a lot elephant here in sumatra, come take care all of it. We need give sumatran civil earns more than old era soo we dissapear all forest to creat industry, realistic for this happen earn to economy growth. If you dont have solution about how civil in sumatra earns money more than poor work so shut your mouth, its not difficult about who important human or elephant? You need civil earn from cheap work? No we dont need it, we need a better standard living here, your country do that in 1980-s era when industry growth, so this time to another country to do it bcause we need economy growth, not too poor thing about spend time and money to take care all of animal when people who living in forest life with POOVERTY, and you got rich in your country for enjoy that event with easy work and easy money because you know that all about your country never have forest. If you care that so take care all of it, make sure you life in forest too so not just yelled in media or street Realistic much better than your dumb idealism

[@amandaglidewell8451]

V S I think he probably just wanted to die, it was humans that started the pain, he was giving up.

[@succy_succy]

@@SyafriMukhrizal you literally said the same thing twice on two different comments

[@kattz9051]

@Emma Madison that's only here in America from what I hear

[@oxjoshxo9783]

666 like someone like it to remove it

[@andilesibanda6952]

This is not okay It's a sweet creature He didn't deserve it

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

It is so very sad and nobody should be out there killing "big game" .

[@SyafriMukhrizal]

We have a lot elephant here in sumatra, come take care all of it. We need give sumatran civil earns more than old era soo we dissapear all forest to creat industry, realistic for this happen earn to economy growth. If you dont have solution about how civil in sumatra earns money more than poor work so shut your mouth, its not difficult about who important human or elephant? You need civil earn from cheap work? No we dont need it, we need a better standard living here, your country do that in 1980-s era when industry growth, so this time to another country to do it bcause we need economy growth, not too poor thing about spend time and money to take care all of animal when people who living in forest life with POOVERTY, and you got rich in your country for enjoy that event with easy work and easy money because you know that all about your country never have forest. If you care that so take care all of it, make sure you life in forest too so not just yelled in media or street Realistic much better than your dumb idealism JUST COME AND TAKE CARE YOUR IDEALISM.

[@italiankidspaghetti2383]

whoever shot that elephant he better go to hell

[@gigany111]

@@SyafriMukhrizal that had nothing to do with the comment... :/

[@MrSimonw58]

That's nothing compared to what cows go through

[@chamilleon]

The “Even though a elephant never forgets, let hope this one does.” Makes it sound like she did it.

[@MisssKayy]

Lol

[@eldrickzero4885]

She did it so she would have something to report. If only the elephant could speak up

[@sarahelayyas4306]

Hello, Jesus loves you 🥰❤️

[@chamilleon]

@@sarahelayyas4306 do u mind

[@sarahelayyas4306]

@@chamilleon he loves you soooo much, he’s got plans, plans to prosper you not to harm you. Call up to him and he will show u great and marvelous things that ur mind can’t even imagine and that ur heart will never be enough thankful for, he will guard u and protect u from evil, he will save u, he’s ur greatest encourager and will never give up on you :) U will be forgiven for every mistake u have made against him even if u don’t deserve it and it will be forgotten just if u confess ur sins and will welcome u back everytime u fall. Will correct u when sth is not meant to be urs and u will be filled with peace, joy and love. And eternal life, all of those just if u ask him to show himself to u.

[@dheerajhejamady8912]

Even the elephant knows not to judge a community by the actions of the few.

[@katies7654]

I know that's the first thing came to my mind.

[@evil-bubbles]

That one elephant is a better person than all of humankind. 😂 Edit: it's a joke, guys. relax

[@ho_lee-fuk]

@@evil-bubbles Congrats! you just won the most dumbest quote of the millenia 🎉

[@muslimahrose]

Right?? Agree

[@commentingcommenter1230]

@@suedetree970 Quite

[@tarp11z]

His pain was so bad he was willing to risk his life. I'm glad he took the chance.

[@carljcmjk8609]

The last resort that’s how bad his pain was indeed .

[@RippedNerdyKid]

Yes of course as a chronic pain sufferer I'd risk a surgery that may kill me. I'm glad the elephant got help I can't believe people hurt such beautiful animals.

[@maryspanidi3700]

How wonderfully interpreted. Thanks for that.

[@jimjiminyjaroo300]

Apparently elephants can recognise the intentions of people.Helpful, or murderous poachers etc.

[@c.b.411]

@@jimjiminyjaroo300 energy!

[@Soupcubee]

The courage to walk back to the same species that put him in that world of pain

[@christinacraig313]

@PrAnEsH_ . lmao right a alien wrote that comment 🤣

[@dancer1]

@PrAnEsH_ . lmao

[@hammyboigaming904]

@PrAnEsH_ . perhaps you're right

[@TheAGODAMI]

@PrAnEsH_ . 😵 😆 💯 😂 😆👏💯👏😆😂

[@pmp1337]

@Warrior Of God Who do you know on the internet that is NOT a human? 🤔

[@simonnachreiner8380]

Quite surprised how calmly that elephant was moving despite the mind numbing pain it had to be in. Normally an animal in pain is at its most dangerous.

[@gameproadvancesp148]

It probably wasn’t feeling pain anymore, as it’s nerve would be gone in that area because the bullet had been there so long.

[@mushmouf1400]

Can you fight when you have a splitting headache?

[@sarahelayyas4306]

Hello, Jesus loves you!!

[@amandeepgill2958]

He was tranqulized

[@legendkillerc-ops4455]

@@mushmouf1400 Some animals can Like if someone kicked you woudnt you be angry with the pain aswell? Big animals got even more strength to bear the pain and fight if they want to

[@oogaboogashooga880]

He is a “pretty boy” and I hope he’s still living and doing well

[@chato1418]

Yup that what she said

[@2Snails1Shell]

👍☺️✌️

[@halawala4869]

Elephants live for 70-65 years,so he could be alive

[@mrhawk1012]

Your pfp and name is cursed

[@ytcolossal]

He's probably dead

[@iamami9013]

Even after he has been shot by human, he still calmly asked human for help

[@bluegiant13]

Yeah, even animals don't over generalize, not that the same can be said for humans.

[@thalassaer4137]

@Aditya Nautiyal it was a headshot it was noice shot,but i guess the skull blocked it

[@Belisarius536]

He didn’t ask them for help, it has no concept of medical treatment. If he did he wouldn’t have had to be tranquillised for treatment and the people wouldn’t have to runaway before he woke up so not to get crushed in a panicked rage. He would have allowed the sedative to be administered and not shot if he knew what was going on and he would have been fine being around the people pre and post procedure, wouldn’t he?

[@duckduck7189]

@Aditya Nautiyal did you even watch the video? they literally said the bullet was literally NOT a perfect shot because it missed the kill range.

[@shmosel_]

And they promptly shot him again.

[@thisisntthescreennameiwant7485]

Bless these people who dedicate their time and lives to taking care of these animals . 🥺

[@zackattack2680]

They get paid

[@zackattack2680]

@Abdullah Kamal never said they dont save them

[@christinacraig313]

@@zackattack2680 all Dr's get paid to save even you your family and etc what's your point it's a job

[@lemat8558]

@@zackattack2680 (one) point might be "what you chose to do in life" - some get their salary from selling guns, others get their money from killing elephants. Says a lot about the person, and I for one feel like going with the good guys, even when they get paid (of course, it's a job!) - To appreciate good choices comes for free, Zack.

[@zackattack2680]

@@lemat8558 ya alright i didn’t look at it this way i just thought this should be the norm like anyone working in his position would do this and not for it to be this much glorified and appreciated but i guess my comment did look kind of bad anyways thanks for the input

[@vally6853]

I’d let that elephant have 30 minutes with the person who shot it.

[@therealfuze7639]

And do what? Sniff him? It’s not even going to recognize the guy

[@vally6853]

@@therealfuze7639 fun fact: Elephants have a better memory than me. fr tho...they have shown to be able to remember.

[@therealfuze7639]

@@vally6853 I highly doubt the elephant would know who did it unless it got a scent or something

[@miva93hp59]

@@therealfuze7639 first sniff him, then, after recognising, crush his skull with the very same tusk^^

[@Doctrinnn]

I believe 30 seconds would be quite enough

[@justjuli3t]

This make me so angry imagine how much pain the poor boy was in. 😭😭😢

[@DxModel219]

angry but happy he was saved

[@7yearold436]

I LOVE MY FATHER

[@therealrobbdee672]

@@7yearold436 many did

[@terribleff284]

@@7yearold436 i love your mama

[@vortexfitness44]

@@terribleff284 tf lol

[@TJ-kw8ct]

Isn't the world just a depressing place sometimes!

[@jimiknowsbest5099]

It sure is.

[@C0wb0yBebop]

It’s either Beautifully Horrifying or Horrifyingly Beautiful.

[@laughingoutloud3713]

if you focus on the dark side yes

[@NoxForest]

Sometimes?

[@lashaundrarlee4825]

It's because Satan is the god of this world.

[@RlutiiQ]

Elephant : “Human problems require human solutions”

[@apmbus]

Underrated comment 👍🏽

[@Manu-sk7qx]

Is he alright!

[@sandrasharp2934]

Ohhhh, sweet guy! Thank you, doctors, wildlife rehabbers in Zimbabwe, Bostswana, Kenya, etc!!

[@jayvasq160]

Human caused problems.

[@gaming_theswag2634]

"Hey look Unga thats the elephant we shot it came right to us! *bang bang*"

[@Blueskies_23]

God bless those people for caring in this cruel world.

[@Dinac-]

You know it’s a cruel world cuz god made it like that I mean shoot he got control over everything and you think he only makes miracles really ok u trippin

[@ron3557]

@@Dinac- no

[@jocelyn9744]

You remind me of myself just before I decided to become an atheist

[@gordongoodridge2797]

Hunting for food is one thing. Killing animals for fun is unacceptable.

[@MELODYMUNRO]

Fun? I think it's purely for their vanity

[@trevorjames7490]

@@MELODYMUNRO both,

[@alancosta4760]

Sport hunting... A noble sport of V century

[@justthinking650]

@@alancosta4760 this is why i don't like sports

[@caruzo9631]

Hunting for food is one thing. Raising millions of conscious beings in cages just to slaughter them after a long terrible empty life is unacceptable. Go Vegan.

[@thomasdaniels6824]

As people, we disagree with one another on politics, religion and sports but we all agree that poachers suck.

[@jeanlialingling40hrs76]

This is so truee

[@justthinking650]

@gourish Gourish ikr, a lot of people say it's just for sports, well imagine if animals starts to kill as much human as possible simply for sports

[@darodes]

This is probably the best comment...

[@richard47341]

YES!!!!

[@juanfranciscobartlett5197]

@Beast when you dont do conservation the animals start to have problems.

[@j.v.s.w.6053]

i want to think that after he was shot , the poacher was like " wtf you ain t dead " , and then prety boy stomped him to death

[@redknight801]

That is a good image and I hope that is true...only a true psycho would shoot an elephant and then just walk away. I mean, if you genuinely were going to hunt it for food, fine...but this poor animal was clearly shot for fun.

[@cttraiden]

John S.W. I can almost guarantee that's what happened.

[@dianamaria2538]

J.V. S.W. Ohh yes that's so good to think of.

[@thetoontastictoon1720]

J.V. S.W. tbh the elephant would've had every right to self-defense Nothing but mere self-defense. Everyone, even nonhumans have that right if someone is trying to murder them. Because honestly, I consider this to be attempted murder, even though it's not homicide. Not even an attempted kill for food, just an attempted kill for poaching purposes.

[@kalpeshshelat]

The Toontastic Toon To be honest, I wouldn't mind if millions of pigs, the thousands of whales, the millions of chickens, millions of sheep and lamb would break out of slaughterhouses, slaughter down the slaughters, and kill every non-veg person that exists.

[@MC_Elie]

How could some people be so cruel. Big love to those doctors and local people who helped.

[@Alucia0]

Poor guy :( That must have hurt so much. Glad he found a group of good humans this time who would help him instead of causing him pain and trying to kill him.

[@jazzram_]

Stupid poachers

[@anirudhkandpal5685]

@@jazzram_ Ikr

[@yanlouis3877]

@@jazzram_ what if it was the only way to feed their familly? 🙄

[@josephcooper4866]

@@yanlouis3877 you don’t hunt elephants for meat, you hunt them for ivory, and due to fake ivory being circulated the cost has gone down, stop defending actions like this

[@facethestrange15yearsago81]

Quite telling that he somehow knew that the poacher who shot him didn't represent all humans.

[@Siqht1]

Despite getting shot by a human, he still approached another human to get treated..it shows animals can forgive. Edit: Guys let’s just say the people were nice enough to help the Elephant and Elephant was nice enough to let them take care of him. Now please stop arguing over such a simple thing.

[@maxrate4636]

@Omegafox23 You believe an elephant is smart enough to ask a group of humans to heal his injury but not smart enough to differentiate between the group that shot him and the group that helped him? I just want to clarify.

[@beach2550]

@Omegafox23 you don't have to speak the same language as someone to understand them. You can communicate with a dog without words too. You can see if the dog is happy, sad, etc. Maybe you don't pay attention to that so you personally might not be able to communicate with anyone other than an English speaker, but it is possible to do so

[@beach2550]

@Omegafox23 that is just simply wrong. Elephants and many other animals 100% have feelings. That is ridiculous that you think that. You think if you stab a dog that they won't be in extreme pain and make them fear you? They will be scared of you and in pain. At least 2 feelings right there. Probably a bunch of other feelings depending on if you knew the dog like confusion, anger, sadness, etc

[@kingzuna8007]

Omegafox23 and yet the animals still comprehend emotions more than you

[@rocketpencil5948]

@Omegafox23 Elephants can't "forgive" he won't be able to point out the difference between the two humans. Elephants have super pootlr sight. All he would see is some black figures.

[@AL-zz4mz]

God bless these doctors who treated this innocent animal injured by savage humans.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Amen

[@rubyrose2522]

Yes, this is such a tragic occurrence and breaks my heart but thank God literally for the ones who care & heal. Someday in heaven these things will never exist.🙏 All life and peace will be restored in His name.... I have to believe and have faith because otherwise the world is too heavy.

[@NellieKAdaba]

@@rubyrose2522 Hopefully.

[@icommandyew8221]

I am your 700th like

[@Titanpants]

So I’m guessing your not human?

[@sohamdas5509]

I feel like all the hate should go to the industry that consumes ivory and makes poaching profitable.

[@user-rh3pe7um8d]

​@RagingBeaver194 Exactly. They just hate markets too much to consider them as a solution.

[@sarahelayyas4306]

Hello!! Jesus loves you, and got big plans for ur life to prosper u not to harm u, just ask him to show himself to u and he will show u great and marvelous things, u’ve got nth to lose over one single heart talk ;)

[@icantthinkofagoodnameso3933]

@@sarahelayyas4306 go somewhere else.

[@miva93hp59]

The elephant is a badass 💪 I mean not everyone just survives a headshot and then goes around like; "Hey guys^^ Got a patch for me?"

[@tesfuweldemikael2902]

What a skull.

[@aaronxgaming4042]

*Fallout New Vegas*

[@shatteredscry]

@Jasmijn Van Beers meanwhile, mankind during COVID: “Bring out your dEEEAD”

[@droftrop4135]

the characters from PUBG be like

[@gunjeebus3453]

Yeah it wasn’t no Pussy round either probably atleast a 45-70

[@the4thhorseman335]

he was shot by a human, and still didn’t believe all humans were the same

[@AK-jt7kh]

I know. It really pulls on your heartstrings. So intelligent, resourceful, and gentle. He didn’t deserve this. It’s not fair.

[@shottysteve]

how do you know a human shot him? come on its 2021

[@rajmultani9032]

@@shottysteve haha 😐😐😐

[@Awkwurdd]

@@shottysteve sup man how you been

[@Awkwurdd]

How would he ever know that was a bullet fired from a rifle held by a human

[@alexiaking7369]

His name really gives him justice. He’s such a beautiful elephant

[@adampalamara]

He's okay. A closing-time 6 at best

[@CadillacDriver]

Justice? Was the shooter ever found and prosecuted? No.

[@RayanAlansari]

@Taetae Ger true

[@cirelx9772]

@Arc Adier chill lol i joking It wasn’t even me who put the reply down lol I wasnt sober

[@cirelx9772]

@Taetae Ger I’m not tox :/

[@cherifenton1182]

Poor baby, I'm so happy he got the help he needed though. ❤

[@pappasmitty2]

To all involved, we can't thank you enough!😁😁👍👍

[@OG_GAMER4209]

Maybe not all involved lol.

[@jurassicborncarno5978]

WERE IN THIS TOGETHER OUR PLANET

[@fotwo5]

Even the shooters?

[@helliott2033]

@@OG_GAMER4209 😂😂

[@donut8454]

L. Smith what if it were a lion? Don’t interfere with nature they say

[@VanguardEndeavor]

“This elephant was shot in the head.” And the mad lad walked it off and went to go get surgery

[@froggoboi8504]

I-

[@ejallday1004]

Lol

[@wheatleythe_bigmoron_1179]

@MARVIN PETION k

[@tectonic5719]

"hey my forehead is kinda itchy lets see if we can get the humans to scratch it"

[@dontforget757]

@MARVIN PETION k

[@NorthSeaRaider]

I’m curious as to why there no hunters for the hunters.

[@warrenbeetar2258]

I agree. Hunters should be executed

[@briannachambers6968]

Exactly

[@entireanarchy6735]

@@warrenbeetar2258 I hope you dont know the difference between hunting or poaching otherwise you're ignorant and stupid

[@arachnid83]

@@entireanarchy6735 Unless its an invasive species, all animal killers need to be executed.

[@TSSAmbassador]

The hunters could possible be killed by the hunters they were hunting

[@lpsstitch9186]

Poor baby I’m happy he’s okay now ❤️

[@MollyMeep]

A small act of kindness goes a long way. Bless those doctors who had the heart to save Pretty Boy's life. 💜🐘

[@soniabawa3609]

Small?

[@shaquillereyes273]

@@soniabawa3609 yes small

[@riama523]

it’s not small a small action... the elephant was literally shot, this action saved his life

[@marijnkuijlman]

I would rather say a big act of hero-ness!

[@MollyMeep]

I honestly feel like my comment is being misunderstood. A small act of kindness does NOT mean that the act in itself was small. The act of kindness does not have to be considered big in order to have meaning and purpose. Yes, the deed was heroic and saved the elephant's life, but again, an act of kindness is kindness in itself not by it's size.

[@sugarmilk28]

So frustrating....that's why I don't feel bad when these animals "delete" those poachers

[@brodyng4961]

delete: brutally kill and make the attacker die a horrible death and let them burn in hell

[@MakeLeftistsCryAgain]

@@brodyng4961 But hey this isn't one of your computer games little kid

[@CoolKoon]

@@MakeLeftistsCryAgain Even so the poachers don't deserve any pity whatsoever and any form of long and extremely painful death serves them right.

[@MakeLeftistsCryAgain]

@@CoolKoon Hi PETA

[@CoolKoon]

@@MakeLeftistsCryAgain Sigh....I hate those folks from the bottom of my heart. But with that being said: have you ever read about the reasons behind the slaughtering of these animals? Or saw pics of the elephant's complete skull removed and the rest left completely intact? Seriously the elephant poachers deserve absolutely no pity.

[@MsCordially]

A month later the elephant received a bill for 238,000 dollars.

[@mightythistle]

🙄

[@JoudanJanaiHa]

lmaaaoooo

[@neonblaze]

MsCordially I literally almost died reading this

[@mistersmith3986]

BWUAAAHAAA!!!!!!

[@mnoell35]

MsCordially IKR! They asked him for an insurance card

[@Most1ted]

My favorite animal on planet earth. Thank you for helping this endangered magnificent creature.

[@joet840]

He's now still alive with seven children and doesn't like to talk about it.

[@thelemon9399]

Not funny

[@joet840]

@@thelemon9399 Just making light of the situation, don't take comment so seriously.

[@thelemon9399]

Ik its just sad :( im srry but i just wuv elephants

[@torquettalk]

I wish the elephant is still doing well now

[@AnaAna-tl4vk]

Sometimes sarcast help to move on, this video broke the heart of good people but when everything is OK at the end I don't bother to read some com whit little sarcast 🙂👍

[@erictirado7824]

Sad how someone can encounter such a majestic beast and see dollar signs instead of natural wonder and beauty that is priceless

[@CocoTaveras8975]

Eric Tirado Ikr! Sometimes I have a lack of faith in humanity for reasons like this...

[@armourofgod8783]

That's why Hell is hot, and God is the judge.

[@r3laxguy862]

@@armourofgod8783 no

[@armourofgod8783]

@The Colour Green the Bible calls them beasts of the field. Beast is synonymous with animal. It's not an insulting word when used in this proper context.

[@kettenschlosd]

while i agree that elephants should be protectet,but killing large trunked animals is historically a pretry normal thing for a human to do

[@ricklayeux5688]

People that do this to animals disgust and sicken me. No tolerance for them.

[@ranip7644]

They're just animals not human beings....

[@Alexius1Komnenos]

People who hunt? You know that you have to kill things to eat them right?

[@alien4422]

@@ranip7644You're an idiot!

[@farahcastic]

@@Alexius1Komnenos Aside from the fact that your argument is outdated, it is invalid for this case as hunters that target elephants either do it for trophy hunting or for their trunks.

[@ricklayeux5688]

@@Alexius1Komnenos I doubt that someone was going to eat that Elephant And they didn't kill it, just wounded it and made it suffer.

[@vesh]

made me happy, made me smile.

[@ggsbro5461]

Hahah 14 likes in a month

[@asasaasasa653]

Make it a habit to dislike/ignore his comments lol

[@ggsbro5461]

@@asasaasasa653 hmmm

[@ggsbro5461]

@Sawm tluanga no I will not dislike your comment mlady

[@WX-78]

Get a life, you clown.

[@krystaLuvin]

The way he fell asleep against the tree is hilarious. I hope he lives a long and happy life. I'm glad the Elephant's okay. He's so brave too! Walking right up to humans when it was humans that did it to him in the first place. Poor thing must have been desperate for the pain to stop. I'm glad he's alright.

[@brasstacksboxing409]

I know! This breaks my heart! Such a majestic creature. I would save them all, if I could!

[@bryant475]

Animals have an amazing instinct to tell when people have good or bad intentions! I've seen so many cases where animals would ask humans for help, as well as protect humans against other humans, etc. God made them amazingly!

[@Altinget]

It probably was shot at a distance, so it had little idea of what happend except for the pain. If it had any experience of humans help it would go ask for help. 🤔🤓🤷‍♂️

[@drabnail777]

If you care about elephants and all animals, then you'll understand veganism

[@bryant475]

@@drabnail777 Especially if you also go Nutritarian/WFPB!

[@ayushkumar6970]

The fact that he doesn't even know what a DOCTOR actually is ,but still allowed them to examine him and give him first aid even when a same human already shot him 😢🤧

[@hiebrantsify]

Allowed them to examine them..... People make up so many stories that it is unbelievable. The animal when next to the people for reasons unknown. He was tranquilised and had no choice in the matter of being calm. So the true story is. Elephant with a hole in his heas passes by the concervationalists. They decide to drug and find out what happened to the animal and treat it. All actions made to the animal not by the animal. Stop anthropomorphising the animals...

[@rishana5551]

@@hiebrantsify bruh we al, know that they usedto title for views. But its nicer to imagine that the elephant actually did that, let these people have their thoughts.

[@Bountyhunter108]

@@rishana5551 People often underestimate the intelligence of other animals. Animals aren't dumb they just have a different kind of intelligence needed to help them survive. I'm sure an elephant is better at being an elephant then you would be if you turned into one.

[@ajithan6407]

Every bovine realises a butcher and a doctor

[@nomames6855]

@@Big_Thony you're stupid. Don't get mad this was your idea, I bet you forget tho since yk, you're stupid.

[@aztlanmerlin]

Elephant hospital "Go hang out with the people. They make you take a nap, and when you wake up you're fine."

[@thegreatunknown8574]

Not elephant hospital, elephant witch doctor "This is beyond me, go to the humans. This is their curse, to them you ask help.

[@aztlanmerlin]

@@thegreatunknown8574 he was sent on a journey from the tribal elders and quested for a month.

[@MrLoobu]

In terrible pain*

[@joeking1157]

unfortunately the same species that caused the problem too!

[@moriscoley5328]

Apparently it wasn't stupid, it knew what it needed. Poor elephant, I hope it lives for many years and fathers more!!

[@crowcove]

Aww, after that he checked on his head with his trunk “is it gone? It’s gone phew, I’ll take a nap now”

[@ivan14theamazing]

Pretty sure anything that gets tranq’d would be “gentle and relaxed”

[@SwingingPythons]

Yah really, they give it enough to knock out an elephant.

[@johnynoway9127]

hah good one. Theres tablets for humans too. Knocks you for 6 hours and it works near instantly

[@tesfuweldemikael2902]

@@SwingingPythons 🐘

[@VillaDan]

Yes but it was also gentle and relaxed before being tranq'd

[@Kim_Imyoung]

@@VillaDan Exactly. They just tranquilized it so they can perform the surgery much easier.

[@brianbishop9122]

I honestly love seeing that there is still good in humanity. With everything going on in the world I feel I can cry just for the human condition alone. We need more uplifting stuff like this to help bring us back to humanity.

[@MohsinAli-jt5rk]

@@ericrodwell8706 nah drink their milk then it’s all good my g hold tight the schhjcxgggvc

[@fudgedog2590]

Not about “humanity” again.. it will go on in off this world has bad and good

[@azizaizathalim9644]

9

[@ChaosBW]

These animals destroy habitat for other animals They get drunk off rotten fruit and stampede through villages killing hundreds of people Elephants were supposed to go extinct with the rest of the megafauna They serve no purpose except to make humans argue over them

[@bullshitdepartment]

@@ericrodwell8706 interesting proposition, but I would need some sources to confirm that the ivory from an elephant would be profitable against the cost of raising such a beast.

[@siryizzur]

This is just so wrong. This gives me one of those “I don’t wanna be on this planet anymore.” feelings. The people who helped him give me hope though.

[@Nola50]

You have to want to be on this planet bc without people like us, what kind of people would all the sweet innocent animals be left with!!

[@kriszerr8435]

Lets try to be one of those people.

[@alexkayak6587]

Yes cuz only good and innocent things happen in life

[@Majiins]

:0 meme guy

[@tusharkakshapati7610]

Noah get the boat

[@alienesang1492]

Balling my eyes out😭 so happy he’s okay 🥰

[@gnomeking6568]

Whoever shot that elephant better hope he didnt see their face.... He's gonna remember dude.

[@tinocabral4201]

I hope that elephant finds him and charges him full speed 🤣🤣

[@gnomeking6568]

@@tinocabral4201 & I cosign, couldnt agree more.

[@Angelina-vu1xy]

@@tinocabral4201 periodtt

[@Jacob_frye]

@@tinocabral4201 YES an ivory rod through the guts would be fair considering the agonising pain the elephant had to go through Ps I have absolutely no sympathy for poachers I would even be willing to shoot one if I got the chance They're horrible horrible people not very different from murderers god damn them

[@gnomeking6568]

@@Jacob_frye Or somebody could just go full on Tony Jaa ONG BOK/The Protector on their ass.

[@douglaslang2218]

I’ll never understand how humanity can kill such majestic and holy beast...

[@ravenwda007]

Ivory tusks

[@obecerra123]

Self interest - money

[@TheVipter]

Feeling of Power / Lack of self esteem

[@Groza_Dallocort]

Greed

[@n-s-a7113]

Apathy and cruelty

[@TheHotBlade]

Imagine raising a child for 18 years just for him to try and poach an innocent elephant minding its own business.

[@microwave4928]

The only thing they seemed to have done is teach them to aim

[@rengarisameme1190]

The classic case of dogshit parents getting kids and raise them to be the same dogshit human beings

[@lucyfyrearchoftwilight9282]

I'd beat them senseless

[@realemaskye286]

honestly doubt whatever rich bastard goes poaching for fun was raised by parents with any degree of emotional investment in them

[@lucyfyrearchoftwilight9282]

@@realemaskye286 It was most likely poachers

[@susansusan6612]

Thank goodness they helped him !!! ❤️

[@stopandlisten6070]

It breaks my heart to think that, even though he knew humans did this to him, he still goes to humans for help. Maybe it was desperation, but I am more inclined to believe he knows that there's good and evil within the same species, and he recognizes that.

[@DandSCreations]

I think it would be hard for the elephant to realize what a bullet is, or that it came from a human.

[@Petri_Pennala]

I dont think that the elephant saw what hitd him

[@notofthisworld7777]

Spot on

[@OptLab]

​@@Petri_Pennala Maybe not saw, but I can't realistically imagine he did not hear the shot. The shot must have been heard from a specific location

[@Petri_Pennala]

@@OptLab I dont think that hearing has anything to do with seeing and recognising

[@drift903]

I am so happy for elephant, the doctor and staffs. Thank you for saving a precious life.

[@Neyobe]

Yep

[@ishouldntbesayingthisbecau1257]

Hunting is essential though

[@unfortunategamer8586]

I’m not saying I hope the person who shot the elephant dies, but if they accidentally drowned with two cement blocks tied to their legs I wouldn’t complain...

[@battleaxeninja1099]

Same

[@29subhra]

The leftovers

[@nicholaspoloukhine1761]

Lmaoo whoopsss 🤭

[@ranip7644]

You're no better than the person who shot the elephant saying something like that. And it's an elephant, not a human being. It's value is not the same as a person.

[@unfortunategamer8586]

@@ranip7644 Difference in me saying that is I don’t actually do that stuff, they do kill elephants. It’s value is more than the person that tried to kill it that’s for sure.

[@farrasmit5486]

Stunning majestic national treasure. Worth a thousand times more, alive than dead. Please protect your gift.

[@susanisrael9779]

How could someone shoot him? Im so glad that he survived and God bless the meds who removed the bullet and all of the people who helped him.

[@CaveWang]

Sell his horns for stupid non scientific remedies normally

[@michaelbrown3212]

This world is full of evils

[@rayhanrizvi334]

It’s for ivory, the tusks of the elephant and we must make a commitment to never buy ivory jewelry the main use of it. But even most jewelers don’t sell ivory products cause it’s illegal. So it’s popular in the black market. Smh

[@strikeshot35]

how could someone shoot him? simple its as same as killing a chicken

[@adrianwelgemoed9562]

@@strikeshot35 well no

[@JudyKapow]

Must feel rewarding to be able to help a wild animal and succeed at it 🥺

[@aribpm]

My wife does it every day dealing with me. God bless her heart.

[@ac7438]

She should release you into the wild then so she don't deal with you anymore. Hahaha

[@falcongamer58]

It's not about feeling rewarded

[@Maxdouble07]

Why would anyone want to hurt a beautiful animal like this? I’m so glad he’s ok🙏🏽.

[@BoaConstrictor126]

I certainly wouldn’t want to and while I do not condone poaching and want it to stop just as much as anyone else, if you’re poor and destitute and have no other way to feed yourself or your family, you’ll do anything to be able to do so. Excess hunger, suffering and hardship will destroy empathy in even the most saintly of humans. We must reduce poverty and combat corporate greed if we want to stop poaching

[@adrpals2324]

@heldgop it is a defense for the elephant. But also it's downfall.

[@pinballwyz]

Greed. Desperation. Ignorance. Lack of respect/compassion. Our rapacious appetites as the most destructive species ever.

[@Slazmoservicing4209]

Chinese want ivory... Simple.

[@brandongravelle4969]

I went to school with a guy from Nigeria and he talked about poaching like it was just a walk in the park. He said one tusk would feed his family for a long time. I guess when you don’t have western privilege you have a different view on things.

[@bjaquez6]

Thank you for saving this beautiful elephant. Peace be with us all.

[@rustybob6356]

Beautiful creatures, they have depths of intelligence and emotion that go far beyond human comprehension. Such respect for the people out there protecting them .

[@axemanners6643]

Big Game Hunters protect more elephants than anyone else.

[@voradarkwitch840]

@@axemanners6643 You mean shoot them!!!

[@joekerr5418]

@@axemanners6643 you really just said that

[@axemanners6643]

@@joekerr5418 it's reality in a poor country; not your White Privilege living.

[@axemanners6643]

@@voradarkwitch840 yes baby, Big Game Hunters pay $50,000-$200,000 or more, depending on what animals they want to shoot. That money goes into the economy of these poor villagers (lodging, food, scouting & other services) so they will protect these animals from Poachers (who were the Villagers themselves b/c they needed to poach to survive). The animals will thrive & populate; only losing a few to the hunters. The Hunters get the head/trophy to bring home & the meat still feed the poor Villagers.

[@exec2968]

"The gentle and relaxed elephant calmly let doctor's work on him". Isn't that the expected reaction anytime an animal is injected with enough tranquilizer to put an entire city to sleep?

[@pandarue]

If they're stressed enough, especially if it's not enough sedative to knock them out, will fight it. He just kinda laid there and groaned.

[@babylondon9893]

🤦🏽

[@Government_Username]

I thought this also

[@turdjohnson1688]

Lol

[@monkey3059]

thank you! finally someone sane in these comment section

[@50hellkat2]

This makes me cry. Pretty Boy is a magestic beauty. There is a special place in hell for whoever did this.

[@nizahe2731]

There is no hell. Hell is what we create on this planet on our own.

[@d1kheadmcgee596]

@@nizahe2731 Bruh

[@misslangleysoryuisiconic]

@@nizahe2731 bruh

[@OlpyColpy]

@@nizahe2731 bruh

[@gamer-px5cu]

This elephant is smarter than you

[@linda6987]

Bless you for helping him! Despicable that this would happen! ❤️

[@justinwayne9021]

If a poacher ask 10k for tusks. The government should pay 20k for their heads. Kinda like crime stoppers.....

[@alobre3826]

since they're in it for the money only, they would probably kill each other off. Good idea

[@8924-r7b]

Good idea.

[@shameless2877]

Very good idea - and if coughed - the dead penalty

[@tomast9034]

@@alobre3826 that can go sideways very fast....remember when it was payed some dollars for every indian head , the hunters went for mexicans as there was almost no difference and easier to get...

[@alobre3826]

@@tomast9034 I don't think that's a good analogy.

[@mrcucumber2285]

He is very intelligent

[@shadeylady8993]

revon gab smarter than the jerks who shot him. Poor guy

[@bea6564]

Shadey Lady ikr :(

[@auklin7079]

idk, theoretically the last time he was around people, they shot him in the head. Maybe he went up to them hoping they'd just finish the job.

[@DigimonVids]

Thanks, we needed a comment to know that

[@firaca100]

100% true

[@redhahabib4693]

Once I rescued a little cat from a deadly situation thanks to his mom that kep moving infront of me and touching me as if she was asking me for help. So, I followed her where I found her baby in that situation. What touched me so much is the fact that an animal came to me and ask me for help. It's sensational!

[@moonstruck562]

Awww thank you for your kind action to save that kitty. I’m sure mommy cat was very grateful to you and made a wise choice to pick you for help

[@zkwelsh76]

That’s such a great word for it: sensational! Humanity should start taking notice.

[@redhahabib4693]

@@moonstruck562 Thank you! Your words mean a lot!

[@redhahabib4693]

@@zkwelsh76 Thank you. I hope things go to better.

[@Raison_d-etre]

Animals ask for my help too. Usually they're bigger ones, though, who use words and everything.

[@saraiochoaluna872]

I hope that elephant is living his best life now🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️

[@Leonjacqui]

I’m a grown man and l’m literally tearing up at this,love elephants.

[@AnimalLover--]

grown women do the same so don't worry

[@angeljones965]

That's perfectly normal, you're a human, doesn't matter that you're a man, we all have feelings

[@AbcXyz-zn5ep]

gay

[@AnkitKumar-px5nl]

Me too

[@Photiskaimakliotis]

Wuss

[@XactlyCeSe1]

These hunters shouldn’t be allowed to get licenses to kill animals for sport. 😠 Killing animals for food is understandable, but for sport or just for taking pictures is just barbaric.

[@stephaniemoore3779]

XactlyCeSe1 - this was probably a poacher and not a permit. There is no Hunting endangered animals in Africa.

[@duffmicduff7559]

They didn’t have hunting licenses, or do you mean hunting licenses in the future?

[@trucker-zv4nh]

I totally agree with u

[@liltasty2572]

I would be okay with them hunting other animals, but elephants no.

[@KIMMIJERTE]

They're poachers they hunt endangered animals for sport or things like they're tusk illegally

[@greenscarab2]

I am so glad that he is no longer in pain. What a heart breaking thing to hurt another sentient being.

[@thearchitectofthehounds9815]

Depends on if it's a liable cause. Hunting for necessary food or self defense. Poaching is one of those unacceptable things, however.

[@blakemartin2140]

Very sad. Tell your people stop killing the planet and it’s animals.

[@lars0584]

@@blakemartin2140 no

[@blue-calla]

@@thearchitectofthehounds9815 I get what you’re saying. However, if you research and fact-check this topic, you’ll find that flesh (meat) isn’t required to get balanced meals and sustain a healthy lifestyle. In fact, it makes you less healthy. I know this drifts even further from the OP’s point but I felt compelled to respond.

[@delubayca1290]

@@blue-calla Protein:

[@Carpenterdane]

God bless this doctor.

[@inthejcurve7968]

Elephant: “good humans, HELP” Humans: “did bad humans hurt you?” Elephant: “YES” Humans: “take a nap, we’ll fix it”

[@dragonbane44]

Elephants have very strong memory. They can recognize individual humans.

[@russiadogwater4495]

cringe

[@pot6577]

@@rishirajsaikia1323 gay

[@pot6577]

@@rishirajsaikia1323 why

[@pot6577]

@@rishirajsaikia1323 ok egghead

[@talitemjenimchen3048]

I was expecting to see how he fully recovers and meet those who treated him. Such a sweet story.

[@LOLERXP]

"Even though an elephant never forgets, let's hope this one does." _Just human things_

[@sheekayza4222]

So sad 😞

[@alicegrace7513]

Makes me so happy that they saved him

[@MajorShortRound]

“The gentle and relaxed animal let doctors in Zimbabwe examine him.” Gentle and relaxed? Bruh he’s tranq’d

[@Burn_Angel]

He approached them calmly.

[@taylorsmith9503]

@@Burn_Angel “Dumbledore asked Harry calmly.”

[@muhammadarham7379]

@@taylorsmith9503 movies and books can be different

[@Alvaldong]

@@Burn_Angel "Humans, can you please take this bullet out of my head?" The elephant asked, calmly.

[@johnnytimberlake7524]

@@Alvaldong "My fellow dwellers of this planet, might I request an examination and possible extraction of the bullet that has been lodged into my skull without my consent?", the elephant questioned while lighting a cigar.

[@markriner9858]

What else in the world would ask you for help after you abused it. Respect Gods creatures.

[@darken3150]

*thors creatures

[@stoicape4370]

ummm...humans? We go to be treated by humans even though other humans hurt us. You just don't go up to the ones who shot you and ask for help lmao.

[@angelmazanza3110]

Thank you for that❤ l'm going to the mittings today

[@windshearahead7012]

Mark Riner god doesn’t exist

[@angelmazanza3110]

@@windshearahead7012 he does

[@Mark-ci6ln]

“Um excuse sir sorry to bother you, but um I have bullet in my skull and, well I was wondering if you would be able to remove it? If that’s ok with you of course, I wouldn’t want to be a pain to anyone.” 🥺 👉👈 -the elephant

[@adeelhussain9619]

Canadian genes, I assume

[@eattheboard1684]

@@adeelhussain9619 Bit racist but who am I to judge

[@elizabethhernandez9305]

@@eattheboard1684 how is that racist?

[@eattheboard1684]

@@elizabethhernandez9305 Well, you only guided the way it was said to a specific race, not just particularly anyone

[@catsaresuperior43]

@@eattheboard1684 Well I dont find it racist at all and I'm Canadian 🤨

[@getz1983]

Thank u for helping him

[@rawleelp]

4 years ago.. but pops up in everyone's recommendations now! Lovely 🐘

[@surferbud5863]

we all need to hear happy endings!!😉

[@rawleelp]

@@surferbud5863 very true 👍🏼

[@dustygrant3043]

Many happy endings I'm happy for!!!!!!!!!! Sound like Yoda i do!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@prodbyprxbh]

5 years ago actually

[@KB-lp7ik]

I’m not complaining at all 👏🏼

[@hellouniverse9063]

So sad.... imagine the headache it was having.

[@journeythroughtherails5294]

Hello Universe She* Never call an animal an It

[@JamesCarter1888_]

MrTop5 the elephants a HE not a she

[@journeythroughtherails5294]

-- Okay How would I know that? I didn’t take a peak between its legs, you didn’t have to give an attitude. But how do you know it’s a he

[@hellouniverse9063]

MrTop5 never call an animal an it. I think you meant how do you know that the elephant is a he or she? Moral of the story is don’t be quick to correct people if you yourself is struggling with the terms.

[@journeythroughtherails5294]

Hello Universe Well I’m Sorry, I didnt know it’s gender. I wasn’t struggling. But I’m just saying it’s wrong to call an animal an it

[@clairewhite4536]

god bless people that care, and all the animals that suffer!

[@yanibelpolanco7751]

So ur saying God is gonna heal him when the people did. If God cared then the elephant and other animals and. Humans wouldn't suffer why can't he take the pain away now if he can do it so easily . Yea he doesn't exist there is no man in the sky

[@clairewhite4536]

Yanibel Polanco If u knew more u'd know that life on Earth is a test and if you pass the test your reward is heaven.

[@Dan-ty7cb]

No, God isn't real.

[@clairewhite4536]

GeckoDan he is real😄

[@russellfarris7257]

Belief in magic is the root reason for why he was poached in the first place.

[@Yarsig]

"Gentle, relaxed animal..." Yeah, that tends to happen with tranquilizer coursing through its veins.

[@paolas9767]

Thank you to the people who helped that cute elephant

[@mekacason6595]

he's beautiful

[@dorasandoval6662]

So good

[@dah_goofster]

*TRANQUILIZES ELEPHANT* “The calm majestic animal allowed the humans to operate without resistance”

[@roundabout2701]

He did approach them. I'd want to be under anesthesia if the operation is to probe a wound for a bullet.

[@dah_goofster]

@@roundabout2701 mate it’s called a joke.

[@yukmouth1324]

L00000000000000000000000000000000000000L

[@touchtheginger1273]

“He was so tired after that he fell asleep on a tree” Definitely not still high on tranquilizers 🤣

[@flamecyberx7789]

@@touchtheginger1273 lol

[@jessikadewitt4077]

I want to hug him 🥺

[@ScoutCrafter]

I understand that our ancestors had to hunt to survive... What I can't understand is how one would experience joy from killing such a magnificent creature.

[@tylerabadie2598]

ScoutCrafter I'm a hunter I've been hunting since I was 4 and I love I but if someone asked me to go on an exotic hunt for lion elephant giraffe etc I would say no I would just go to watch them

[@bobbiusshadow6985]

let's start hunting.........poachers

[@GeneralG1810]

I'm thinking maybe poachers

[@TheJoePro]

Many prehuman species or animals killed for fun or practice it's nothing different then today

[@bobbiusshadow6985]

ExquisiteFiddle Yes, like the Orcas (killer whales) killing seals for fun, not even for food, but for practicing killing and whatnot, some even enjoy tormenting the preys. Hypothesis: as a species grow more intelligent, so is the capacity for cruelty, the real question is, can we grow beyond the animal in each of us. I could go much further, but it would take a whole essay or thesis. CAN WE GROW BEYOND OUR ANIMAL INSTINCTS? or at least, be fully aware of them, controlling them.

[@efrains54]

Save all Elephant 🐘. Be Kind to Elephants.

[@aranielleb7718]

Amen

[@is_ya_average_idiot1613]

Ye

[@whatsallthefussabout]

I literally started crying when I saw the Elephant. This guy's a strong and diligent one that doesn't judge humans despite us being the ones who brought him the harm. I would love to give this amazing elephant a hug and he's done a wonderful job❤️❤️❤️

[@dansmith6990]

You didn't cry.

[@generalflopper9697]

@@dansmith6990 how do you know that tho

[@fatdoraemon2069]

By us you mean the hunters? Because i don't remember the last time I hit an elephant

[@whatsallthefussabout]

@@fatdoraemon2069 Yes I mean hunters. Damn

[@jonanderirureta8331]

Pussy

[@ajayvasave8966]

Thanks 👍 rescue team ❤❤

[@oriyomilewis644]

So sad. Why shoot such a nice animal?

[@JohnGlow2]

People poach them to make money by selling their ivory tusks

[@corsicanlulu]

because middle class chinese have an insatiable appetite for elephant tusks, ivory. they think its for good luck. other asians like them also torture animals and eat them for good luck too

[@oriyomilewis644]

corsican lulu Yeah thanks! I know people uses the tusk for something, but I don't know what they use it for.

[@morrisfalker2773]

American dentists hunt too. They kill lions, elephants etc.. Americans looooove to shoot.

[@renaissanceman165]

Lewis Brooks It could be numerous reasons. Ivory sculptures, or maybe just the tusks themselves. Decades ago, piano keys were overlayed with ivory from elephant tusks, hence the term "tickle the ivories", which meant to play the piano. Thank God ivory is not used for that purpose any longer.

[@idalyramirez1715]

The fact that he trusted humans after they tried to kill them 🥺

[@matmag7503]

He probably didn't know that a human shot him/her

[@DocSlayingyoudown]

Elephants don't forget there's probably a Medic that helped him before.

[@Tttggggggg]

Sad

[@TheReevessss]

Maybe he's gained ability over years to identify noisy tourist vehicles or similar jeeps, cause no harm.

[@itszoeeasy3521]

Thank you for all this humble humans who still Love and respect this creatures 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@gfersurvived6622]

So beautiful and majestic.

[@dinofield8626]

Poachers: *Shoot Bullet* Elephant: tis but a scratch

[@herohamza1196]

what's 'tis'?

[@rondohunter8966]

"Look man you've been shot in the bloody head!" Elephant: "Tis but a flesh wound."

[@rondohunter8966]

@@ihateteam1030 I don't know if I should be surprised at that.

[@rondohunter8966]

@Everything's Eventual I didn't come here for an argument. Lmao!! So true. I've heard many Yanks say they can't understand what's being said; the British accent confused them? My brother and I watched all British comedy cause we got the style of humour the Brits utilize best. So precious few of us left, eh? Know what I mean, wink wink nudge nudge?

[@rondohunter8966]

@Everything's Eventual Did not see but would love to see the comments as one and all pounced. He was stupid to start but wised up quickly. Next time maybe he'll proofread and fact-check his post. How do we know...HA! Perhaps they were there to protect the elephants from poachers? Nah, you got it right the first time. He's an idiot.

[@RentFree24_7]

Shooting this beautiful animal for what? Some Ivory. People really suck. Obviously not all, but some. Props to meds for helping that big gentle beast.

[@comanchio1976]

+Kevin Bengson Some ivory = an absolute fortune in monetary terms. We have to destroy demand for the stuff if we're ever going to put an end to it

[@whiteash2797]

Governments in Africa charge for this kind of stuff, so they can legally shoot. They then use the money to save others

[@dadscavaliers642]

No, your right sniper teams should be paid to drop poachers on sight, no more mister nice guy since they have killed more than than a MILLION OF THEM!!

[@peteholmes1652]

chinese people think elephant tusks will give them bigger dicks.

[@crosbonit]

Pete Holmes Really? If true, then they're stupid as hell.

[@josephvandevander6848]

What kind of pure evil actually goes out and intentionally tries to kill one of these animals. Makes me so angry. 🤬

[@gerardgerard3261]

sick people that take pleasure from killing things. they can call it hunting, sport etc...its nothing but a mental disorder

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

The Chinese fund this. Their appetite for rhino horn, elephant tusk and shark fin will strip the world of its beauty.

[@kenz2756]

@gerard Gerard What? I thought the whole point of being called a 'poacher' is that they kill for profit? Poaching wouldn't exactly be a first choice of a job if their economy was better. It sort of offends me people living in comfort keeps criticizing poor people making bad choices on how they make money to feed themselves. The real problem is the demand for the animal parts...

[@ninjaria3674]

Me to I soper doper angry with this kind of people

[@blueboobybanters4333]

One word that everyone loves. Money.

[@louibostic661]

Very happy that they saved the elephant ,and from being in pain.💯💖🙏