Elephant Rescue: Welcome Home, Dok Koon! - ElephantNews

#dokkoon #elephantsanctuary #elephantrescued
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.
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, our team rescued Dok Koon from Surin province in Eastern Thailand. After an arduous journey of 27 hours, Dok Koon finally arrived at her new home in Elephant Nature Park. The soaring temperatures reached 40°C during the journey, and our veterinarian and rescue team provided plenty of food and water to keep Dok Koon hydrated. Thanks to our custom-built truck, Dok Koon was able to enjoy the cooling water from the onboard sprinkler system.
Upon arrival at ENP, Dok Koon was greeted by a welcoming committee of our resident rescued herd, who let out loud trumpets and welcoming rumbles to their newly rescued friend.
Dok Koon quickly settled into her new sanctuary life, free from harm, enjoying a refreshing swim followed by a mud bath. Her new life begins now!
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[@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.

[@user-yn7zt8nv3b]

Very true!!

[@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

[@user-hz8wn7xb5x]

아름다운 환영회 😢 감사합니다 렉과 팀❤ 기부자들과 자원봉사자분들 💜

[@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 ..._*

[@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.

[@annettegustafson1435]

Elephant's backs are not made for carrying people and it causes them great pain

[@carolkahn8596]

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

[@mochimochi82]

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

[@chantalou604]

Dok Koon must think she is in paradise!

[@beatricecallan]

And she is….in paradise on earth!! ❤

[@johncameron4194]

Glad she was saved

[@Roxie174]

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

[@sherrybell1616]

❤❤❤

[@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.

[@char2304]

Mummy Lek is here sweet elephant. Your now safe ❤

[@user-yb7uj1wm8l]

Thank you

[@lilym2432]

Elephants are the best 💕🐘💕

[@PSNization]

Those people who tortured this elephant are the worst.

[@lilym2432]

@@PSNization 💯 agree

[@lesliespann6420]

Sweetness. 💚

[@suzanneflowers2230]

I can't say God bless you enough. This is how we are to care for His creatures.

[@BonjourElsa]

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

[@tinglelingaling6]

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

[@donnarae1883]

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

[@rocioaguilera3555]

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

[@lxn2850]

Thanks to all involved!!❤

[@beverlylumley4150]

Beautiful

[@deeterry8549]

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

[@jaynebouchard611]

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

[@rlight7666]

I just love the welcoming committee 😀❤🐘

[@kristieclark1925]

💋🐘 Thank you❣️

[@ReNe-js5mx]

thank u for rescuing him!!

[@arellerodejale7458]

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

[@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 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@bjjacobsmeyer4696]

Wonderful!!!!!!! Thank you!

[@Eric-jo8uh]

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

[@JenniB123]

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

[@lynda22213]

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

[@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! 😊😊

[@Julianthe1970]

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

[@agoodspotheadscratcher]

Incredibly beautiful ❤

[@maluigonzalez8296]

Welcome beatiful ❤ Iove forever

[@cherylmishion2666]

Mother Nature never stops Amazing me 🙏💟

[@stacykuster9409]

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

[@3000manjusha]

God bless u for rescuing her 🙏

[@icare4you123]

A good man to recognize when he needs help with his elephant. It made my day to see her in the river.

[@Bella-zh1me]

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

[@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.

[@peggyallison9941]

God bless you all for your kindness ❣️

[@renatefeller5208]

Danke 💖

[@ericshane8222]

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

[@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.

[@rhonda5056]

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

[@richardjohnson5529]

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

[@karronlaneNOLA]

beautiful. thank you for the rescue.

[@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! 👏🙏❤️‍🩹🪷

[@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 🖤😎👍

[@user-fz7jm9bc1x]

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

[@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.❤🐘❤

[@michaellynch9553]

Incredibly heart warming!!! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@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.

[@torreslissette6161]

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

[@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.❤

[@user-bn3sf4rf5s]

Circus is a horrible thing

[@mariannebowman6114]

Amen

[@liliasgordon3565]

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

[@brendarolph-teisan4085]

❤❤❤

[@rob3942]

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

[@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❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@magicacapilla7692]

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

[@jbette]

What a beautiful-happy scene! LOVE IT!

[@Beruthiel45]

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

[@luguy8347]

How beautiful, all the caretakers, thank you.

[@simon01ize]

Thank you to all involved 🙏💖

[@michellejane2668]

Thank you saving this poor girl . ❤

[@juliehoffman6292]

What a lovely welcoming!

[@janparish7895]

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

[@catherinehpn3613]

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

[@idee7896]

The people who rescue elephants are angels

[@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!!!!🥰🐘🍀🌟♥️🙏🏻🏡

[@markevans5674]

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

[@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! ❤❤❤

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@goosefarm3602]

THANK YOU for helping precious elephants

[@mopsolina]

Welcome home lovely. Don't worry, the world is on your side now. Bless you.

[@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

[@vz4779]

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

[@vivekanandanath3408]

Thank you for saving her, God bless these animals

[@spnkysy791]

ENP does an excellent job rescuing these Elephants to begin a new life!

[@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!

[@chipbutty1971]

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

[@pakababy3710]

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

[@sheilafox7500]

She can live the rest of her life in freedom with loving friends around her. Thank you! ❤❤🐘

[@bea-ftloa1142]

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

[@barbarachambers7974]

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

[@lisaforeman6312]

What a beautiful welcoming committee!! Bless you all!

[@szemokjudit3923]

Poor little one, you've come to the right place! 🙏🐘 Be happy, free, play with your friends who have been "waiting" for you! Thanks for ESO and for all ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@angelablackwell4711]

May God bless you and all the family

[@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! 😡💔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@roses9339]

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

[@windinthefirtrees8020]

Thank you for this beautiful animals Freedom! 🐘

[@marieclaudeb.2366]

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

[@yolrambhavesarach2883]

A very big warm welcome. ❤

[@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 ❤

[@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

[@markevans5674]

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