Elephant Rescue: Welcome Home, Dok Koon! - ElephantNews

[@OriginalMomo]

Nothing beats seeing the herd running to greet a newcomer.

[@suzanneflowers2230]

Agree!

[@sofaloafable]

I know! I started tearing up. It's like they are saying..."Welcome! You're going to love it here!"

[@HOLLASOUNDSMUSIC]

Seeing humans make the effort to care for this Elephant and bring her to a family of Elephants is what nothing beats.

[@CharladyOne]

I agree, how sweet the other elephants were! Teared me up a bit.

[@ChristineHill-u3i]

Very true!!

[@jeremymarr8591]

Seeing animals that have been mistreated finally being given the respect they deserve is overwhelming.

[@stephaniecarrow4898]

Yes!

[@kathleenclark291]

How man uses these majestic creatures until they have nothing of worth left to give. A life of servitude, pain and suffering. Hearing the herd greet her was so moving, the chirps and trumpets...crying in joy for her. ❤

[@SA-hf3fu]

You have to appreciate a person who says, 'I can no longer care for this animal' and gives it up to those who can. That takes a lot. 🙏

[@faxingitin]

especially when they rockin so much bling

[@ambientsounds5832]

@@faxingitin she couldnt make him money anymore

[@FranktheDachshund]

​@@ambientsounds5832that is the truly sad part she was worked until she couldn't work anymore. At least she can finally rest.

[@aiku111]

It's about lack of profit w situations like this but thankful they don't unalive wild animals, they can then live carefree w their own. It's domesticated animals who lose their owners after being w them their whole lives that's really heartbreaking. The domesticated animal has been abandoned. Their owner's reasons don't matter to the animal. It's esp sad when they're seniors

[@seekingjoynow1722]

Yes, and he was so kind to rescue her when it was a financial burden to do so.

[@leannemayor5755]

I’m sitting here a world away and I’m in tears ,hearing the other elephants trumpet and run to her is so so beautiful. Thank you to everyone looking after her on such a long trip ,she’s home and free and can now rest and play . God bless xox

[@lisalarouge6309]

I wonder what they’re saying. Clearly communicating.

[@RogerStandingCloud-r8q]

Amen !

[@dotty4654]

Absolutely 💯, such beautiful amazing animals 😊

[@randymaxwell8150]

Me too💙

[@Jumbo-k4t]

If you're crying you need medical help

[@tonipierce1677]

This has me in tears. So many men have taken God’s earth and all her creatures and used them in the most horrific ways! They (man) cannot justify this treatment of the defenseless! Thank you for being their refuge. ❤

[@tomaburque]

Grandma elephant has had a hard life. Here's to hoping her final years are spent in comfort, surrounded by new friends who love her.

[@carolkahn8596]

Thank you for saving them and loving them. They all deserve respect, friendship and freedom.

[@PhyllisFicarrotta-yg1om]

Sadly, some of the elephants used in the logging industry are drugged so they will work longer hours. As humans, we domesticated certain species for our own benefit. These animals did not ask to be domesticated. We owe them the best treatment and respect. Not exploitation, neglect and abuse. God bless those who rescue and care for them. Keep up the good work.

[@roseM.]

I always love the: ''she was EMPLOYED''........... what a vile laugh and lie. No, this wild, sentient being was taken from her family, natural environment and Peace to be t*rtured, ab*sed, and to suffer indignities beyond description. That's only some of the truths about ensl*vement and captivity. Thank you for saving yet another beautiful soul and giving her Peace.

[@Roxie174]

Thank you for ALL you do for these Elephants!! ❤️🐘❤🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘

[@sherrybell1616]

❤❤❤

[@bea-ftloa1142]

Precious Dok Koon, there’s no better welcoming committee than the one provided by other sweet ellies. 💖🐘

[@jane---489]

*_At last she is home and free, thanks to your wonderful dedication and love ..._*

[@geraldinenolan6312]

On my own.

[@jane---489]

@@geraldinenolan6312 *_What are you on about ..._*

[@anniehope8651]

How nice that this man rescued her, but also admits that he struggles taking care of her. If more people were this honest a lot of animal suffering could be prevented. Many people are not able to take care of an animal, financially or otherwise, but are too proud to admit it.

[@christagriggs]

So greatful that Dok Koons precious owner loved her enough to let her to go to sanctuary 🙏 For all that you have served endured and survived, Dok Koon, may you live out your days with peace comfort and love 💕 We love and thank you all at ENP!

[@journeywithnichole]

I wouldn’t call the owner “precious .” He is just disposing of an animal that is of no use to him anymore. He will get more elephants and do the same. Thankfully she is in a place where she can heal from a life of trauma.

[@HeatherLass]

I guess these are just bots. Seriously. "Dok Koon was employed in the logging industry, and tragically, during this time, a log slipped from the chains and rolled onto her leg, breaking her ankle. Despite her injury, she was then moved into the elephant riding industry to service tourists. Upon receiving information about her dire condition, our founder Lek Chailert and the team immediately mobilized to release her from her suffering."

[@dogpatch8266]

its like the welcome committee is saying "welcome to the happy place!"

[@SophieMia806]

Your comment reminded me of the KZbin channel Takis Shelter, in Greece. He rescues animals, mostly dogs, but he also rescues cats, goats, birds, etc. It's amazing to see the positive transformations the animals he saves make once they enter his shelter, and receive love, care, food, shelter, safety, and security with Takis, his volunteers, and all the other animal friends they make while there. The sad part is, though, is that he has SO MANY dogs, and not enough adopters. I think this channel and Takis Shelter are my two favorite channels on KZbin, for the wonderful and selfless work they all do to rescue, protect, and care for all these magnificent animals. ❤

[@beatricecallan]

@@SophieMia806 So true!!

[@Bella-zh1me]

Love your comment❤️

[@mariannebowman6114]

Welcome home

[@rocioaguilera3555]

Free at last. Thanks to all of you for helping that magnificent pachyderm. She'll heal soon.

[@JimmyFoxhound]

Beautiful Dok Koon! I'm so very sorry for all you had to suffer through but now you won't have to suffer any more. I wish we could get these ignorant tourists to STOP riding these poor elephants!!! Stop supporting this cruelty!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@linda6987]

Bless the owner for knowing he could no longer take care of her and turn her over to someone who could. She’s beautiful and deserves this retirement! Thank you for the rescue! ♥️🐘♥️

[@CANM-hv4ki]

Knowing a rescued elephant's back story prior to the rescue is truly painful and heartbreaking, but knowing that they are now at the beginning of a new and far happier life is so relieving. So happy that she is truly home now, with a family who awaits her coming and kind-hearted humans who never want to hurt her. God Bless You, Dok Koon. Thank you, Lek and ENP! May God Bless all your endeavors and mission.❤🐘❤

[@JenniB123]

Even the babies are happy to see her!. Welcome home Dok Koon. From now on all you will know is love.

[@IsabelleChen-q3n]

Elephants 🐘 🐘 🐘 🐘!!!! ❤❤❤❤Thank you ALL in Thailand helping these elephants! Thank you ALL!

[@deeterry8549]

I love how they stopped along the journey to get her fresh food.

[@tinglelingaling6]

Finally doing what elephants are supposed to do. And that welcome... priceless

[@lynda22213]

Thank you to everyone for saving Dok Koon and taking good care of her for the rest of her life.🙏🙏

[@lillyparis289]

Dok Koon, enjoy your new life at ENP. You were super lucky to be offered a second chance at life. ENP is the best place fou you to spend the rest of your life. Lek and her wonderful staff will take care of your needs in a very caring and compassionate way. Have fun and make a lot of friends!!!!🥰🐘🍀🌟♥️🙏🏻🏡

[@Julianthe1970]

Makes my heart so happy to see Chana and her family come to greet Auntie Dokkoon. Such a beautiful sight to see!

[@rlight7666]

I just love the welcoming committee 😀❤🐘

[@cndns2]

I'm so happy she has finally come home where she is safe and taken care of. Thank you Lek and to all the rescuers.

[@vz4779]

Safe and sound now. Thank you for sharing this wonderful moment with us.💝💝💝

[@kismypencek6185]

🎉🎉🎉 so nice to have an owner hand an elephant over. Ideally, it will happen sooner for them. Thank you rockstars for your honorable work. She is magnificent and deserves the freedom❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MJ1919]

I don't understand how any human could ride an elephant at all, let alone one with an obvious injury. Thank you to ENP for giving her the rest of her life, in love and freedom ❤️

[@liliasgordon3565]

I had a colleague who was going on holiday to that neck of the woods and I asked her not to ride elephants when she was in Thailand - she rudely told me to mind my own business. That is a sad testament to the "entitled" tourist types that go to these places and I am sure I have seen videos from ENP where tourists torment the Ellie's as they ride down the river. Selfish gits the lot of them! 😡💔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@treasurechest123]

These people rescuing the elephants-such arduous work I admire and respect them. So wonderful to witness.

[@marieclaudeb.2366]

This is my community ❤ animal lovers ❤ thank you for this gentle soul

[@Eric-jo8uh]

She looks bewildered. A few days to adjust to her new safe environment then we’ll see her shine.

[@jaynebouchard611]

It's like they've been waiting for her her whole life 💕💞💕💞

[@Anniedavison12311]

What a beautiful sight, peace at last for this beautiful elephant 🐘 😍

[@zentierra7803]

I donate what I can to you all. I was asked once (this was a while ago..) why? Why do I give money to a place that's halfway around the world to help elephants, which I will likely never see outside a zoo - since I will NOT go to any circus that uses animals - THIS. This is why. 💚🐘💚

[@Bella-zh1me]

Thank you.❤

[@GailCooper-u8y]

Circus is a horrible thing

[@mariannebowman6114]

Amen

[@liliasgordon3565]

Well said 👍 and I wholeheartedly agree with every sentiment. Love from Scotland ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@brendarolph-teisan4085]

❤❤❤

[@doodles3075]

Beyond words to watch beautiful Dok koon finally riding her way to freedom ❤❤❤. The rumbles and trumpets of all the other elles telling her it's ok she's safe are one of the most beautiful sounds on earth❤❤ Thankyou for evey single person involved in her freedom❤

[@micheleramirez8643]

I'm so grateful this rescue foundation can help. It breaks my heart when any animal has to suffer. Thank you to all the volunteers

[@janetdear6429]

❤ I just love how the other elephants rush to welcome her, telling she's free, safe and loved here, and she can start to heal. Another cracking good video thanks 🖤😎👍

[@chipbutty1971]

Our hearts weep and cheer at every new rescue like Dok Koon's coming home at ENP. Bless you all, thank you!

[@torreslissette6161]

Magnificently BEAUTIFUL. Tears of joy came to my eyes.God bless these gorgeous creatures 🐘 & their SO GOOD wonderful carers forever. LOVE LOVEEEEE ❤️❤️❤️!!!

[@stacykuster9409]

Free at last in paradise. Welcome home Dok Koon! Thankyou Lek and the team❤❤

[@carriebradley7634]

The joy at watching this beautiful elephant get to do those natural behaviors, and soak in that water has my heart singing! Finally .... Finally, free to just be an elephant! God bless you all, and bless the herd! They welcomed her with open trunks! 😊😊

[@donnarae1883]

You know what they are saying?you're home, you're safe, and you're loved.. Welcome to you forever home ❤❤❤

[@lilym2432]

Elephants are the best 💕🐘💕

[@PSNization]

Those people who tortured this elephant are the worst.

[@lilym2432]

@@PSNization 💯 agree

[@richardjohnson5529]

If only all humans were as caring and loving as Lek Chailert, what a wonderful world it would be.

[@arellerodejale7458]

They do love the water and their mud baths! 🐘😍🙏🥰👏🏠

[@ShortOrderCook]

I would give you a thousand Likes if I could - such a wonderful story - you do such amazing work. Thankyou!

[@barbarachambers7974]

It's heartwarming to see the herd greeting a newcomer. They are always so excited to make new friends 🧡

[@Beruthiel45]

Oh, such a warm welcome. 🤗🐘💖 Bless you all for saving another beautiful soul. 💕🙏💝

[@Evon-q7z]

Ohhhhh she's just so beautiful thank you for helping her 🎉😂😂❤

[@bonnieguerra6300]

Good morning Welcome to freedom friends coming to say hello beautiful sight tears watching this rescue her life before heartbreaking now life of love care an friends begins

[@mochimochi82]

When she was in the river I swear she was smiling just like this ☺️

[@Paulineme1]

Ty for continuing this beautiful story of hope, resilience, love, and healing! I am so happy to witness the beginning of her healing in life! She so deserves the best life ever and I am sure you are providing it! Ty for the wonderful life purpose you all have. I am in awe of all the elephants and all the carers!

[@ellietobe]

It is so interesting to see how the elephants communicate with each other. Such a sad thing that they are treated so badly by some people.

[@bananabuttons6637]

The owner did the right thing. A good man doing his best.

[@stevestephens8969]

Acts of Humanity like this helps to restore your faith in Mankind. Respect to all those involved and those that reached out for help. GrandMama is Home, she will now heal, make new friends and live out the rest of her years in a caring loving environment. Onwards and Upwards Dok Koon now is your time.

[@carolinacastro5660]

❤thank you for saving her ❤️❤️ and the rest 🙏 there so beautiful intelligent babies ❤️❤️❤️

[@pakababy3710]

I feel so compelled to watch these beautiful rescues. Welcome HOME Dok Koon!

[@sharonhyde7735]

It's a shame that humans don't see this. Elephant is kindness and exceptional x be a kinder world, I love this video x

[@floatinglotuswomenswellness]

And another beautiful being finds safe haven and love at ENP, with a chorus of joyous new friends to welcome here home. Thank you thank you thank you - I weep with every being who experiences your help and love.

[@wendi8446]

I'm crying with some sadness and a lot of happiness. These animals are so precious. Thanks to all involved with saving her.

[@lindaredwood-kahn2729]

This touched me deeply, to my soul. Thank you for your love and compassion for these beautiful beings. ❤❤❤❤

[@luguy8347]

How beautiful, all the caretakers, thank you.

[@rhonda5056]

Thank you all. Many blessings to each and every one who helped on this journey.

[@geraldinenolan6312]

I've never cried so many tears at a KZbin video. I'm glad I'm alone! 😢❤

[@marybarratt2649]

That is the loveliest sound in the world to hear those elephants welcoming DK to her new home. If only all could be free. Bless them all

[@TheGypsyVanners]

Respect for the Individual trying to save her - and reaching out to this blessed rescue

[@1pipandgoose]

Wasn't he the owner that used her up?

[@veroniqueboulvard6315]

​@@1pipandgooseof course he was... And he was wearing a huge necklace of elefant bones (not ivory) with an amount of amulets...

[@veroniqueboulvard6315]

​@@1pipandgoose wealthy...

[@1pipandgoose]

@@veroniqueboulvard6315 Oh that's horrible!

[@weskelly4538]

@@veroniqueboulvard6315I saw that as well. He spoke with an arrogance about him that screamed ‘I don’t wanna deal with her anymore’. At least she’s in a way better place now tho ❤

[@vwvw4]

The kindness and intelligence one sees in Dok Koon's eyes, brings tears to mine. Thank you for answering the calls for help that these elephant's owners are making. One can only hope elephant ownership will soon be a thing of the past.

[@ericshane8222]

It’s amazing to see all the other elephants running over to see the new one

[@pandoraalberts5267]

I loved to see how she is welcomed by her new family! And to see how her food was gathered during the journey. A stressful event, but she surely knew that the people were doing something to help her. May she live a long and happy life in this elephant paradise! 👏🙏❤️‍🩹🪷

[@tigerbunny6778]

Im crying! So beautiful! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for rescuing this precious baby! ❤

[@helentart1980]

I love how the elephants come and greet her. It’s so awful how elephants are treated

[@Bella-zh1me]

The music, the story, the elephant😢 may she blossom in this wonderful place. I loved her welcoming commitee. Thank you ENP. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sharonrichardson9907]

So glad this animal is free and hope you have the best life ever.

[@Beth-zg6gb]

It is just awesome to see humans come together to rescue this magnificent lady, especially after humans abused her! Thank you to all of those good people involved in finally getting her to a safe haven! 🐘💕

[@jbette]

What a beautiful-happy scene! LOVE IT!

[@janparish7895]

Wonderful Greetings! Welcome home Darling Dok Koon!! Thank you to everyone involved 👏👏👏👏 ❤️🐘❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@moongoddess8568]

Your work is now done, beautiful. Now, only happiness.

[@markevans5674]

What a beautiful, stunning being. Brought a tear of joy to my eyes seeing the happy ending. Priceless 🤗🤗🤗

[@debbilevoi3437]

So beautiful to watch you all help this awe inspiring beautiful animal get to her forever home

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

tears of happiness for her 😢😢😢

[@NSGca]

My friend you're not alone. Tears of joy came down my face. At 63yrs old I feel like a happy go lucky child.

[@char2304]

Mummy Lek is here sweet elephant. Your now safe ❤

[@roses9339]

What a sensational welcome 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍. Cheers Rosemary Western Australia 73yrs

[@markevans5674]

Simply beautiful. Thank you for the important work you do🤗🤗🤗

[@annm4833]

It looks like someone made some new friends today 🤗 I hope she is feeling better soon. Thank you all for all of your kindness and help! ❤❤❤

[@cherylmishion2666]

Mother Nature never stops Amazing me 🙏💟

[@rob3942]

Dear old soul got a wonderful welcome. Safe now. Thank you Bless you all

[@magicacapilla7692]

¡Maravilloso rescate! ¡Larga vida a Dok Koon! 💞💞💞

[@saintetienne755]

Someone plays that trumpet toot soooo well!! Bravo celebratory toot!!

[@AndrewAHayes]

That was a beautiful moment captured on video, the enthusiasm of the the ellies coming to greet their new friend was heartfelt!

[@deannasage5491]

Elephant should never be used to ride on or to be used for work especially heavy logs I'm so grateful but she doesn't have to do that stuff anymore and that she's reunited with her family that she's free God did not make elephants for these kind of things❤ thank you for your kindness and your compassion

[@BonjourElsa]

Dok Koon is free!!!!Yahoo!!!!!Thank you for what you do! :)

[@EvelynSchlagel-n4m]

May she live the rest of her days in glory and happiness amongst her own

[@junepearl7993]

Welcome home little one! Welcome to the best years of your life. May there be many happy days ahead!

[@catherinehpn3613]

Isn’t it wonderful the herd is so welcoming. Humans can take note.

[@mariannebowman6114]

Thank God. She is so beautiful! Your free now.

[@karenstafford724]

Just look at all the other elephants coming to greet her. That is absolutely amazing and so very sweet.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@alymshep]

There is something about seeing that truck rolling down the road that brings me to tears ❤

[@RK-mp5fo]

Yes. The beautiful music is timed perfectly to the visuals. Very evocative. That and the Old Lady's rough past combined with knowing she is going to be safe and cared for the rest of her life... make for an emotional piece, for sure.

[@49lucky]

I've been crying through the whole video ❤❤❤❤❤