Lucky the Blind Circus Elephant Rescue - ElephantNews

Lucky, a circus elephant is rescued from a life of performing elephant shows in Surin. She is completely blinded by the bright spotlights used during the night time shows. She is now roaming free and has made many new friends at Elephant Nature Park in Mae Tang, Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. Elephant Nature Park is run by Sangduen 'Lek' Chailert the founder of Save Elephant Foundation.
Learn More: www.saveelephant.org/

[@jamesswain100]

My wife and I just sponsored Lucky for another year 2019-2020. We are so blessed to be able to make this contribution to help the community and to help Lucky 🍀! God Bless you all!

[@the_ele_fan9255]

Great sir !! A big salute !

[@deealtinbasak3639]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kathycrocker9420]

You are so wonderful to do that for her and the organization Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness

[@user-hf4sr5jr2d]

👌👌👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏

[@jamesswain100]

Hey y’all! Thanks for all the support and the love from everyone who commented. We didn’t do this for the glory. We did it to raise awareness and to encourage others to help out as much as you can. Support for a year was only about 300$US. We hope everyone can kick in as much as they can. Thanks again for the love and support!

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

The man who bought this wonderful creature to free her into a paradise forever home is an angel!!

[@josephastier7421]

Totally awesome that the herd accepted her immediately.

[@avs6372]

Elephant Nature park is heaven for these beautiful majestic creatures ❤️ 2024

[@hihedgie]

it broke my heart when i heard that she got blind because of circus lights.... thank you ENP for giving her another chance to live in happiness

[@colettenevin5917]

I saw Lucky at the Elephant Nature Park yesterday (10th April 2013), and she now has a "friend" elephant who has bonded with her and stays with her, helping her find her way around the park. It is wonderful to see these poor abused elephants find a new life with a new adopted family their own. What is amazing to me is how these Elephants forgive humans despite the tortures they have suffered at the hands of so many. The Elephant is more compassionate than any human - we need to learn from them.

[@keithwald5349]

Indeed. We as humans would be wise to try to learn the lesson of forgiveness from the elephants, a very precious fellow inhabitant of this planet.

[@angelshyam]

Well said

[@angelshyam]

Very true

[@madambutterfly7513]

Colette Nevin So very true, they’re full of compassion & forgiveness, we could all learn from them!!!! I’m so happy for Lucky & her new found home & friends. I bet the elephants know she’s blind since they’re so smart!!🌸🌺❤️❤️🌺🌸💜🦋💜❤️

[@oscarnovak9540]

Totally agree. I've worked with elephants in past in Africa and Burma at elephant sanctuaries. Not only are they extremely intelligent, but they are so gentle and caring. Elephants are all about family. And their emotional intelligence probably surpasses that of humans. Such beautiful inquisitive mammals just like cetaceans.

[@demitriwelling1348]

This is why I never supported circuses. I am glad you were able to rescue her. God bless everyone who does this difficult and ethical work.

[@catherineblack2970]

The Universe is NOT blind. Lek and ALL who are involved in rescuing elephants and all animals will be gratefully appreciated and rewarded after they themselves transition from this life.

[@zephirinedrouhin3735]

I love the warm welcome Lucky received from the other elephants! How sweet the elephants are to each other. We could learn a thing or two from elephants, I just love these sweet , gentle giants.

[@deenibeeniable]

Whenever I hear lek say "and finally she knows she arrived in Elephant Paradise," I just burst into tears. Every time. I don't know why.

[@lilgeorge34]

It was such a lovely thing to see all the elephants greeting Lucky😪 Happy tears.

[@octubevideo]

Visiting this sanctuary last summer with my daughter was a truly remarkable and unforgettable experience. The entire park, it's employees, the standards of care, and overall beauty of the property kept us at awe the entire visit. They work so hard everyday tending to the needs of all the animals! Elephants, buffaloes, dogs, cats, etc.. It's truly a magical place to visit while in Thailand!

[@Globally1201]

I'M GLAD THAT LUCKY'S OWNER HAD ENOUGH LOVE FOR HER TO GIVE HER OVER TO SOMEONE WHO COULD AFFORD TO TAKE BETTER CARE OF HER AND SHE'LL MAKE LOTS OF NEW FRIENDS AT HER NEW HOME!!!😃🐘🐘🐘😍🙋☺🙏➕👍🇺🇸

[@julianaburns1215]

I feel so privileged to have been part of Lucky's rescue. Watching this bought back so many memories and made me cry all over again! She is now with a family who love her in the wonderful place that is Elephant Nature Park! Xxxxxxx

[@missflipz]

A hero bought her and kept his word to find her sanctuary. Beautiful people. All of you who rescued her. Lovely souls.

[@peggycobb3867]

I cried with happiness when I first saw this wonderful man helping elephants. God bless him and others like him.

[@tonysopranosduck416]

Bless this man for rescuing Lucky and fostering her and allowing her to proceed to her next chapter. If it wasn’t for this gracious man Lucky may not have made it to her final journey. The world is full of quiet heroes 🙏

[@Enlightened77777]

All the people it takes to get these beautiful animals to freedom makes me warm and fuzzy inside. It takes a village 💙

[@markusfinski3715]

This was so amazing, including the poor guy who cared for her and gave her away so she can get better care. He must have loved her allot to do that. Good ending.

[@grytlappar]

+MarkUs FinSki : What a good man. And he's someone who basically had no resources! But he had so much compassion for this sweet elephant. And now I have something in my eye... Damn him! J/k... It truly gives me faith in (some of) humanity.

[@ijnet9247]

+MarkUs FinSki And he had no money to keep feeding her. Needed to find a place for her & he did.

[@dearnapst]

He didn't give her away, they pay to buy her free. Don't get fooled, it's all about the money, for the owner.

[@gchachaw]

I went to Surin elephant village last year. The leader told me that if you don't have time and money you should take them to good place instead because they will follow you everywhere you go, you don't have time to do anything. That's why there are many elephant show villages, so the owner will have a job and money to feed elephant and don't take them away. But I still support nature park more than circus, I can't stand seeing them as a show. There are still many street begging elephants that taken by the owner for money, hope someone can help them too ( I saw a elephant fainted once)

[@simplymoonchild3908]

Kate Chada ......fainted? Seriously? Do you know why the elephant fainted?

[@donnaeckhardt6960]

I am glad there r people who speak up for ELEPHANTS!!!

[@keyappaloosa7989]

This brought tears to my eyes! So sad what happened to her and now, thanks to all the people involved, she is free for ever! Its like you could see the smile on her face! Bless her beautiful heart and soul! She is so precious! Live free beautiful girl, no more chains, hooks or performances!! 🐘❤❣

[@thomasirving2820]

This is a really lovely incident and story of the elephant being rescued. Full marks and admiration to the man who rescued her initially with his own money.

[@e.h.913]

Everytime a heartwarming moment, when the resued elephant coming home, and well be enjoyed ba the herd ❤ thank you Lek+ Darrick and "Co" for this healing work

[@kathdavies1220]

This man is a wonderful human being. To want her to have the best life is just heartwarming to see ❤

[@screamingtima1318]

Lek is always there when a rescue is coming home. Love her so very much for all she does.

[@jeffer2350]

It is really sad that the circus ruined her eyesight. But she is probably in the best place she can live with this disability. People need to continue to spread the word to others to avoid any circus that owns animals.

[@emmiefeng6481]

What can we do to against the circus, I wish government will do something, so cruel to destroy our good fellow in this planet, so sad that innocent Luck has to suffer blindness in so long life , how painful she is. Thank you Lek caring her !

[@alvexok5523]

@@emmiefeng6481 It is a blessing that the poor blind but very simple and friendly elephant found this safe and caring home. You can see that she needs physical contact and affection even more than the average elephant does, since she's lacking her sight. It's the same even with us, if we were blind or permanently living in a dark room, wouldn't we want to hold onto someone that much more? No animal or person wants to be alone if in the dark. However, even the elephants that can see, they are still an affectionate animal, the other elephants also wanted to be affectionate. I do wonder how exactly she lost her eyesight, was it all a result of years of abuse? That is so sad if true. Thank God that she was found and brought to this home. Oh, I read now that she lost her sight from constant bright spotlights in her eyes. That combined with cruelty, so very sad

[@silhen3657]

That pretty poor elephant, deserves freedom. I love her!

[@deborahfromdcspetersoncity9213]

She finally free in her forever home now. Thank God for your rescue foundation.

[@POPATAS-rn3cm]

อยากให้โลกนิ้มีคนแบบพี่เล็ก300 ล้านคนค่ะไม่ใช้เเรงงานช้างไม่ทำร้ายช้าง ขอบคุณพี่เล็กม้ากๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆ

[@jorr1334]

Not 300, we need more like 300million. ❤

[@pakineelimpanyakul2977]

คุณเล็กเป็นผู้หญิงที่มีจิตใจเมตตาสูงและมีความมุ่งมั่นสูงด้วย ชื่นชมในสิ่งที่คุณทำพื่อช้างไทย

[@nan480]

ชื่นชมด้วยครับ

[@stacykuster9409]

❤❤❤❤❤🥰🐘 Thankyou to everyone. Looks like Lucky has a beautiful future

[@gianfrancofronzi1524]

These creatures are totally built for civility and love .

[@williamjordan8603]

Gianfranco Fronzi Except for some African elephants killing rhinos for fun.

[@judithcasey7991]

William Jordan.pls if you will be kind to watch the full documentary reference to that.those elephants parents were killed due rise in number of elephants,as sush they had no parents to groom them.the park finally transfer several male bulls to the park to groom them and the killing has reduced .merci,merci mon ami

[@celticman1909]

YES, the total opposite of the human characteristics of the American Republican political party! It only adds to my disgust and disdain for them that they have used the elephants as their symbol and logo. They have usurped the likeness of these wonderful, noble, compassionate animals for their nefarious ways.

[@zeex9338]

@@celticman1909 Eesh, political out of nowhere. Especially since the dems are worse. xD

[@celticman1909]

@@zeex9338 Worse? Have you watched or read anything except FOX propaganda? I tired of seeing the Elephant logo being used by GOP cretins. It's not out of "nowhere" I was merely pointing out the reality.

[@lekkki1]

It's like they were all hugging her. Elephants are amazing. Thanks again, Lek, for saving these incredible animals.

[@michaelstapleton2768]

Thank you to the men and women of the foundation in rescuing these majestic, gentle giants. Lek, you truly are a hero and an inspiration to us all.

[@chantalou604]

Lucky, you deserve this elephant paradise. Thank you, Lek

[@user-ej5qx7pt8y]

ยินดีกับพี่ช้างด้วยนะคะ เขาคือผู้ที่กู้ชาติให้เรา

[@CasanovYBunnY]

ยินดีกับน้องช้าง อย่างน้อยก็ช่วงสุดท้ายของชีวิตจะได้อยู่ดีๆ บุญรักษาทีมงานค่ะ

[@jkat9982]

I love the gentle loving that all of these elephants receive from humans and other elephants!! This makes me extremely happy!!

[@jamesoconnor901]

Spent a week at ENP earlier this month, Lucky is doing well with her new family.

[@ac8907]

James : very very very happy to know that. What a chance to go there to see her. If return, give her a big smack !!!!!!!!

[@HalfB]

james oconnor , wow... that’s a dream of mine to volunteer there and help. So glad you got to go experience the heart fulfilling adventure!! God bless from Ohio!! 💕🤗💕🙏🏻💕🙌

[@rachelw821]

@@HalfB mine too! I hope to go next year!

[@lwu123]

All my respect and admiration to all the wonderful people who save these beautiful elephants. They are true heroes for all the noble action they do at Elephant Nature Park. I love the elephants and also I love all the people who take care of the elephants every single day. Thank you so much! 💖🐘 👏👍

[@fml3131]

I love such joyful stories! God bless those who saved Lucky and the rest of the elephants! They indeed need a good home. :)

[@elephantnews]

Sorry,we are limited on what music we can legally use on KZbin. I wish we could use anything but we can't. Lucky has adjusted very well to her new home and has many friends. She's quite a character. Thanks for your comment.

[@wandafrench776]

what a beautiful story..thank you

[@lastoutlaw3882]

elephantnews Thank u very much

[@chronic2001n]

You are awesome! Much Love!

[@annalisa14]

elephantnews we love you. But for respect of elephant spirit and retaining the videos, please try for more quiet music maybe Thai music 🎶. !!!

[@nisdasuk3945]

I Love U.

[@MsManeldias]

It is time that the world need to learn "WE do not need these Elephants or any other animal taken away from their families and ask them to perform according to the man's likings while getting beaten up heavily with massive abuse. Instead it is time to show Compassion & empathy towards them. Firstly, "THANK YOU"to the Person who bought Her from the circus and saved her life. Also now given her the much needed freedom to hang around with other members of her own kind. This was a very moving video, yet, with a happy ending. THANKS to ALL of you.

[@emmiefeng6481]

Wish we common people do more to rescue these innocent creatures effectively! Can’t see the abuse continues to harm them!

[@hannahmcnalley3148]

Its beautiful how the elephants greet her and give her love and wrap around and hug and touch so much

[@olivia-jtrans5693]

Thank you very much for saving the beautiful elefant., you are a good 'human' ขอบคุณมากสำหรับการประหยัด elefant สวยงาม. คุณเป็น 'มนุษย์' ดี.

[@BECREUL]

The Lord who knows men’s hearts will surely have a special place in heaven for Lek. Thank you for helping these majestic creatures.

[@dchubad]

it is a real shame they need rescuing in the first place! it is long past time that people should leave animals alone and get on with their own lives. i do have a lot of respect for anyone who helps and saves animals. thanks for sharing this super video

[@arianetinga8571]

Nous devons sauver tous ces Éléphants qui souffrent a cause des hommes faute du tourisme. de

[@lastoutlaw3882]

Nice thinking gentleman Diona

[@helveticaification]

Dion Fitzgerald In principle I agree, but sadly humans are wrecking this planet for other species, and "leaving them alone" is no longer enough to save many species which are most vulnerable to environmental degradation (plastics, Climate change) and (for example) human land-hunger because of our failure to control our own population. It is also to our shame that the very rarity and extraordinariness of some species is the very reason that they are being hunted to extinction - often for nothing more than trinkets (ivory - see the bangle @ 1.55-2.05) or the futile, ignorant and desperate search for a cure for impotence by ghastly (but rich) old men with nothing better to think about than their shrivelled dicks: Rhinos, Tigers, Pangolins, Narwhals etc etc etc (Not to mention rare-to-point-of-extinction botanicals with similar imaginary "magical" properties.)

[@hendrikasunqrout571]

Lucky is so fortunate to have gone to Lek's Sanctuary. The welcoming committee is adorable. She must have thought she landed in paradise with all the sisters there to welcome her. She must have been so lonely before. The previous owner is a good man to let her go to a happier place. Bless him and everyone concerned. I pray she lives a long happy life with Lek and all her new sisters! Wow, this is 7 years ago it's now 2020! So heartwarming!

[@kyleoakley6767]

Sending much love to lucky and to all the elephants in the world. Please help and be aware that these magnificent beings are highly intelligent and emotional.

[@WonderWoman3825]

I am so happy that places like this exist! I wish maybe one day I can come and visit :)

[@nikkinicole5588]

Thank you for saving Lucky. ❤️

[@79Bobola]

This makes me so happy! Good to know that there are wonderful caring people out there who are helping these gentle creatures, thank you! :)

[@truthseeker000000]

Animal circuses are cruel and unethical! I would never go to a circus or bring a child there for entertainment. The only circus I'll watch is Cirque de Soleil.

[@AvantGardeBSC]

tvee Thumbs up. Haha. I like you.

[@dwaneyocum1718]

You read my mind.

[@MTP666]

You could also say that Zoos are prisons.

[@dwaneyocum1718]

@@MTP666 I agree. However, there is the argument that zoos are akin to Noah's Arc, and for some species, it's the only way to save them. I find the efforts to recreate mammoths or other prehistoric creatures interesting, but I wonder why the same effort isn't applied to the animals close to extinction now.

[@mgtowp.l.7756]

You Got That Right

[@mimileggett7154]

Thank you, Lek, for saving Lucky, the blind elephant! You are truly an inspiration to all of us! Wish I could be like you. What determination to get through all the paperwork and red tape and bring Lucky home. Thank you very much and God Bless you!

[@andisandis3144]

Oh Lek. Thank you a million times over for who you are and all your hard workers. We love you dearly!!!

[@jadedlady67]

Thank you ... keep up God's work in loving all creatures !

[@undomiel972]

Bless these people and their beautiful soul ❤ I'm so happy for you Lucky.

[@amm019]

When that elephant was putting it's trunk in the air while the car was going, it reminded me SO much like a kid doing the same thing in the same circumstance.

[@joachrisco]

This is a precious reminder of how each creature loves and in return wants to be loved. Thank you for sharing this with the world. I hope there will be updates on Lucky's adjustment and friendships among her brethern.

[@johnsavage7757]

Thank God for Lek. She's my hero. Hope to meet you one day. You are a saint.

[@purrrrson]

Lucky's name finally suits her!! It's great that she is now in such a fantastic place!!

[@lastoutlaw3882]

The heart of her caretaker is so big. The most wonderful person of this era

[@CottageontheCorner]

They are just so kind to each other...beautiful!

[@barbarakulig-filipov4837]

Neverovatno, kao priča njenu tužnu životnu priću a ostali je tešu. Hvala dobrim ljudima.

[@mansirai8008]

Thank you for the kind owner who finally helped his blind elephant to give a safe loving place

[@emilytruman5709]

Thank you for everyone that has helped her. We all need to do more to protect these amazing beautiful animals.

[@belfiore_18]

They truly are gentle giants! OMG- they welcomed her w hugs! They are soooo maternal! I hate the fact that they suffered so much for no reason. She never would be blind if it werent for the cruel circus. Im overjoyed they all have a happy ending together. But to be blind, shackled and made to travel and perform unnaturally is cruel and it needs to stop!They will all watch over her.

[@Ducksinarow...]

God Bless you, for all your loving KINDNESS.

[@r.g.o3879]

The whole herd came running to love and greet lucky they all know how important it is to the new arrivals to be made welcome and shown they are safe and loved

[@bruceanderson5538]

It is impossible to believe elephants should do anything but be an Elephant! They are our equals...just nosier. Thank you Thank you SEF!!!

[@bopeep5662]

The greeting to Lucky by the other elephants was so touching. A big thank you to those who make these rescues possible.

[@SweetUniverse]

So glad she's already used to being on a truck! Have a great life, Lucky! 🥰💓💓🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@redryderaus]

You are an angel, Lek. Your people are amazing. Your herd will care for Lucky for the rest of her life. Thank you for everything you all do for these magic animals.

[@mrstukutela5126]

Good bless you all for saving this lady. I hope that she will enjoy her new home in paradise for a long time to come. This has warmed my heart and made my day. Thank you!

[@joevald3]

Thank God someone cares

[@patriciamartinez5836]

That was phenomenal. They accepted her right away. I cried hoping they would. Now she can be happy and they can be her eyes

[@gabe-po9yi]

They’re so loving and welcoming toward each other. No stupid cliques hating on the new kid. No one saying, What is SHE doing here, this is OUR place. No one rejecting because she has a disability. Just think how much better our society would be if we were this way toward each other: By your sheer existence, you are important.

[@jasmineluxemburg6200]

It is healing to watch the elephants show empathy to each other. A good example. It is encouraging to see the monitoring and conscientious care taken by the authorities and carers. You are all giving us encouragement by a good example of responsibility and empathy towards all in our care !

[@jackmikebest]

LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU LEK - YOU ARE AN ANGEL SAVING ANGELS!!!!

[@LMN764]

More beautiful and emotional is impossible! ❤🥲 Thanks so much, ENP! 🌟

[@c0f3324]

These people are the epitome of hard work, love and dedication. ❤❤❤❤

[@meilinpang6562]

Thank you for give her love and a new happy life surrounded with a warm friends! Hope she can see again!😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️

[@galaxyshop7293]

จน

[@emmabovary1228]

Let, you have given the world a joy that cannot be measured. Bless you and your staff.

[@CureCreation]

This is incredible, i have never seen an elephant so happy in Elephant Paradise.

[@animalsareloveandhappiness4505]

This made me cry. But so happy for her and the other elephants.💞💖💚💜💙💛💗🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🌳🌳🌳🌳🌿🌿🌿🌿🌲🌲🌲🌲🌿🌿🌳🌳🌳🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌳🌲🌳🌿🌿🌳🌲🌲🌳🌲🌳🌿🐘🌿🐘🌳🐘🌲🐘🌿🌳🌲🐘🌿🌳🐘🌲🐘💚🐘💚🐘💚🐘🌿🌳🐘🌵🐘🌿💚🌳😪😪😊😊😍😍😍😄😄💚🐘💚🐘💚🐘😘😘🐘🌿🐘🌲🌳🌿🐘😌😌🐘😌🐘🌿🐘🌳🌲🐘🌲🌳💜💙💗💖💞💓🐘💚

[@heyjude4842]

Wonderful. Thank you to everyone that made this happen

[@christinamiller2847]

I love Lek, she is an angel sent from heaven 💖 💗

[@pieeyedpiper6377]

Lek Chailert you are really inspiring and a beautiful person. You have shown to all how love can bring out the best in these animals

[@wval4379]

I love seeing the majestic, intelligent creatures being well cared for and living free.

[@SanjanaShrivastav1109]

Thank you to the gentleman in the blue t shirt for making all this happen. It would have been impossible without you💓💓💓

[@mariannebriand2508]

Par pitié, il faut arrêter d'exploiter ces pauvres éléphants et au contraire, protéger ces animaux magnifiques et intelligents. Merci à tous ceux qui travaillent pour cela !!!! Vous êtes extraordinaires !!!

[@user-kj5ju9ng3w]

Thank you so much. They are wonderful animals and I hate to see them abused. 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@joegee1000]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful video of Lucky's journey to elephant paradise!!! Just when I think I have no more tears to cry......

[@debrafox5576]

What joy to see Lucky with her new family in Elephant Paradise!

[@christianaschippl1957]

Lucky 🐘🐘🐘 - ganz viel Glück 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀 in deinem freien, neuen Leben! Auch an deine Retter! 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@MRStetteman]

She smiles, she´s happy now. good handling of you. You have your hart at the right Place.

[@vmh1973]

Thank you for all you do!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@k.wegner]

Elephants are the most precious creatures on our planet! 👍💖💜💓🙏💕✌️😘

[@delmasjones7856]

That just melts my heart to see that sweet elephant happy at last. 😀🤟❤

[@debbie7526]

So glad Lucky is free! 🍌🍉🥝🍈🍐🍏🐘

[@deborahschmidt9665]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for loving her enough ❤ to let her go. Many blessings to you and yours!