Guy Keeps Saving Baby Manatees | The Dodo Heroes

This guy was 11 years old when he decided he’d spend the rest of his life trying to save this endangered species.
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[@MareBear004]

“why not me, why can’t I save this species?” Jeez what an 11 year old!! God bless you

[@clairepettie]

Such a profound statement! We could all learn something from Mr. Galves.

[@jbtravelssolo7596]

and then everybody clapped..

[@kenziesickafoose1391]

Imagine the world if everyone had that mindset

[@anthonygriffith6178]

Right

[@curiouspigeon7321]

@@kenziesickafoose1391 Everybody had that mindset when they were 11. The only reason why you doubt it is that you are the one who did not have it.

[@loukol]

never underestimate how much a single event can impact a child’s life and their future choices. give that small chance.

[@merisagoodier4981]

Agreed

[@henrimatisse7481]

yes for good or bad. People be positive with children!

[@PaperMario64]

So true. Just allowing him to come change the direction of his life.

[@ratha8799]

In america kids are never given chances like this - which is why everyone ends up getting so self entitled

[@jessicaschaefer4469]

Yes! I was just about to say the same thing!

[@jskrelz]

All it took was the decision of that scientist that said "ah, ok kid, lets go", to change the life of someone else.

[@mcondry8036]

Changed an entire species.

[@JadetheGoober]

Reminds me of a book “The Noticer” and the information he told to an old widow who felt she was ready to give up on life.

[@Tismesue]

Yeah, that and also the fact that he even asked. 😊

[@koreenellahome]

That’s exactly what stood out to me the most, if he’d said scram kid he would not have fulfilled “what seems to me” his purpose. Any they probably would have hired someone who would have done it just for the money and further abused the manatees .

[@jackief7726]

@@koreenellahome "Any they probably would have hired someone who would have done it just for the money and further abused the manatees" Why would you assume this? Is there a precedent for this happening?

[@dinksdelarge7790]

*damn this guy actually doing what he said he wanted to do when he was little* *most of us cant say so*

[@mandymoore5774]

Disappointingly accurate

[@Seawitch555]

I’m working on it once they replace my arms and legs with wheels I’ll be one step closer to being a fire truck don’t give up on your dreams kids

[@thetongueofangels1882]

I wanted to become a teacher! 😂😂🥴

[@RetroSonya]

I can

[@thomascraig6814]

I wanted to become a pirate captain. It’s probably a good thing that I didn’t. 😆

[@kerricorser4562]

"They gave me a job because I guess they couldn't get rid of me" 💘 this guy

[@blackrose_k8062]

My favorite line in the video haha

[@Rebel_riot151]

Held them hostage?

[@kerricorser4562]

@@Rebel_riot151 in a good way

[@mnomadvfx]

@@Rebel_riot151 More like insisted on being a hostage.....

[@hchcey]

👍❤️

[@battdamon4517]

If all humans were as nice as this guy imagine what the world would be like. Imagine.

[@ellengrace4609]

“Imagine all the people Living life in peace” - John Lennon ❤️

[@BubbaTheHillbilly]

I think if money didn't exist the world will be a bit better

[@SaintFredrocks]

@@BubbaTheHillbilly if people didn't exist it would be.

[@teekotrain6845]

Makes me cry. The lost potential is so great

[@AsteriETERNAL]

If all humans were nice to fellow humans...🌺

[@velveetaslingshot]

I swam next to a manatee and its calf once. It was one of the most beautiful moments of my life. This may sound dramatic, but there is no evil in them. They are pure.

[@fredrickaappletree3402]

Bless you 🌹🙂

[@lululoubarini435]

the truly are pure

[@ryanmelnick8793]

@@fredrickaappletree3402 Baby Jesus Manatee...So much love.

[@mattcarr2050]

amen

[@Trund27]

This sounds like heaven, to be honest. What a beautiful experience!!

[@s1r3n1971]

“Wherever I am, whatever I’m doing, if you ever need me I’ll be there” we all need promises like that.

[@kimpetri6750]

Yes, & truths like that! 💖

[@jussjess5287]

-Jesus

[@LahainaStrong444]

That's so beautiful

[@sarabqno]

@@jussjess5287 yessir!!

[@nataliebierman3067]

So true, love that🙏🏼💙‼️

[@aviraljanveja5155]

"why not me ?" - that is a powerful mindset right there.

[@Suh6727]

Yes, love that!

[@MR-pe9bs]

Need more of that instead of all this I'm oppressed and I'm a victim bullshit

[@soubifan700]

@@MR-pe9bs imagine fixing societal systems that keep people down instead of your backwards ignorant reply. Better yet, if all societies invested in their people and not just wealth, the world could reach more people like this and nurture and grow these passions. But please, keep continuing ignoring the real problem. Praying for you🙏🏾

[@alexthompson8977]

@@soubifan700 um he was saying that him taking the opportunity and doing this was good instead of blaming others and playing the victim. How is that ignorant?

[@tehfuqizg0inon588]

@@alexthompson8977 he probly can't hear you way up there on his high horse

[@silvergirl7810]

Just think, if that ONE person would have said "no" to that kid who asked if he could come on the ship to be part of things... always think of your actions! They have such a ripple effect

[@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts]

Awesome comment 👏 👌 👍

[@sandrasharp2934]

Where are mothers?

[@alexbormanbou]

Maybe the guy who said yes, once was that kid.

[@princesslamour1985]

True

[@nido25]

Agreed.

[@aldismith]

This man is so incredibly special. His promise he made to the Manatees had me in tears. I hope he gets to spend many more years keeping this promise.

[@theelucidations]

Ikr he’s a life savour

[@jimbowlan5804]

I’ve saved a few manatees that where beached I’ve saved a beached hammerhead shark I don’t care if I see a helpless sea animal I’ll push it back into the ocean

[@celeste.cutz2020]

He said they couldn’t get rid of me. That was so cute.

[@kylereese4822]

The kind of person who could populate Mars with Manatee and make other Earth only species multi planetary :):)

[@aquaholic4412]

Dude meets every criteria of what it means to be a "Man" among children.

[@teekotrain6845]

And also it took a real man to say "ok c'mon kid let's go" and TEACH

[@aquaholic4412]

I have no idea why people cant just accept what another person has to say without finding some trite offense. This Man gently cares for the children around him of all types including the manatee and he passes on that same caring and knowledge of how to care to the next generation. Who said anything about beards either? Who cares. Just accept the statement for what it says. This is a Man in my book.

[@Mhats]

here in the States the media brainwashes the public to call him a Black Man not a Man

[@malloryg4251]

I completely agree. I think many guys have a skewed idea of what it means to be a true man. To me, a real man is not afraid to show love for others, including animals. Showing emotions makes a man stronger, not weaker!

[@solar0wind]

@@Mhats I hate how Americans divide their people. "Black people", "white people", Latin American people" and stuff like that. Also, the mere fact that you still use the word race... In my country (Germany), the last time we used this term was when Hitler was still alive. Now it's racist to say the German counterpart of race. Race doesn't even have any scientific base, so why do Americans keep on dividing people based on something that doesn't even exist and is just based on a few aspects of outer appearance?! Maybe stop separating people altogether? Sorry for going off topic. This is a topic that bugs me a lot .-.

[@paigewinston7860]

Shoutout to the researchers who let him stick around despite being a kid. He showed interest and they probably never would've imagined that a field trip for a kid would ever evolve into a lifetime of dedication. It would've been so easy to shoo him away so they could focus and this man's life probably would've been different as a result but they didn't and that's amazing! 👏🏾

[@ES11777]

Yes! 👏

[@keithjackson4985]

I like that. That's well said.

[@vespermartini2556]

"They offered me job because they couldn't get rid of me" LOL, he never gave up and followed his dream.

[@snuvmelon9974]

I thought that was the most touching part of the story tbh.

[@vespermartini2556]

@@snuvmelon9974 Me too. He did the right thing by continuing to show them he enjoyed saving manatees, they understood his passion and knew he was the kind of person they needed to join their team.

[@DavidLopez-zu5st]

We need brigades of guys like this throughout the world.

[@joshuaf1rst238]

Exactly

[@DakotaofRaptors]

We shall call these specialized brigades, "SEALs"

[@johnmccann8319]

There are plenty of people like this in the world but mostly people are lost and don't know what they want to do with their lives.Videos like this can reach them.💚

[@justdanielle5382]

Being from Florida we are all too familiar with the decline in our manatee population and what the cause is. The only enemy a manatee has is humans. Mostly from speeding boats or out right carelessness. Today Jamal is my hero! Thank you for your dedication to a beloved animal! Keep it up!

[@inharmonywithearth9982]

Even worse, they are aquatic plant eaters that are starving now due to the corrupt grants the wildlife agencies are getting to spray the water any chance they can, as often as they can with Monsanto and it's subsidiaries persistant herbicide toxins lately!

[@kaybevang536]

And Poachers

[@hamfistsman6267]

Those researchers let him stick around. By enabling this kid who knows how many they saved.

[@bodybalancer]

That is really incredible how much of a difference just one good human can make 😢🥰

[@TheAngel3737]

@@bodybalancer YES INDEED!

[@tamaraj4200]

Ya they could have said go away kid were busy but instead they took him with them. Now he has his dream job all because they gave him that chance.

[@russellleblanc1539]

What I think is funny is how these scientist let the kid aboard simply to keep him from boredom not knowing he'd be the one years later continuing their mission.. all because the let the kid on the boat. Could you imagine that..?

[@brianwhiting3280]

A real live pay it forward story.

[@tedmaloof234]

Bless the man who said come along kid instead of f off.

[@pash9956]

REALLY!!

[@samantha2024]

Exactly. I loved that so much.

[@VishalJdhv]

Ha ha ha..lol

[@leni7311]

I remember him, he went to my highschool to give us an insight of what he does and what his job is about! proud of him!

[@moperson1]

He should get the NOBEL PEACE PRIZE. What an inspiration to the world. Wow.

[@motaman8074]

The word "hero" gets bandied about. But this guy is special. Good on him!

[@csbalachandran]

Totally agree with you!

[@fuzzy6329]

Real talk

[@Spokes2024]

God Bless Jamal Galves & the manatees he helps to rescue! ✌️ & ❤️!

[@finchwarbler2269]

True hero saving the innocent voiceless as we destroy their world.

[@memesjenkins2104]

definitely from the manatees perspective

[@shaarinya6932]

We should all aspire to be like him in our own ways.

[@NellieKAdaba]

I agree.

[@erickm119]

Why aspire to be like him when you can be like him?

[@yogiyoda]

I've swam with manatees. They are such peaceful and gentle souls. This guy is doing God's work

[@mx._dobro-spec]

*Gord's work

[@BoHolbo]

Quite the opposite actually, IF such an entity even existed in the first place!

[@yogiyoda]

@@BoHolbo - Right, god is doing this guy's work

[@BoHolbo]

@@yogiyoda No, the guy is doing that guys work, because that guy decided to do that work. Suggesting that anyone else deserves any credit for what he did, is downright disrespectful. Be better.

[@yogiyoda]

@@BoHolbo - Wow, you are a fantastic example of the Dunning Kruger effect! Keep up the good work spreading your "wisdom"

[@sacredalien8011]

Manatees are so gentle. Even the adults, very peaceful creatures

[@hrachyaiskandaryan6074]

Lets just give respect to this man

[@evemckay7041]

What a wonderful guy doing something SO worthwhile. Huge respect to him.

[@eekeey]

The title makes it sound like an inconvenience lol. Like, people just can't stop this guy from saving manatees, no matter how hard they try.

[@fatfish2066]

We need to stop him

[@biglad3701]

He's a menace.

[@cfgeneric7677]

@@biglad3701 vigilante like Spider man

[@asasipogi]

This guy is the real deal. Fk man, u r a hero!!!

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Manatees, the cows of the ocean. They’re adorable creatures and I’m glad there are people out there that care so much about them

[@graywolf2107]

Despite everything....there are some extremely good-hearted people in the world.....this is inspiring.

[@Aritul]

This comment is so true. Videos like this remind me of that.

[@Kim-nh5nv]

@Thomas Merc Amen 💗

[@johnbarron383]

Why don't you just sterilize all the evil-hearted people?

[@scorpfel8647]

@@johnbarron383 cause that's what evil people would do, you should never respond with evil to evil, how do you differ then? :C

[@d1ehl.]

Amen! 🌈

[@sammycool77]

These sorts of people need more recognition than a 3-minute video on youtube and more praise than the comment section.

[@clairepettie]

Thanks to Jamal Galves for helping the mana-family. If more of us had even half of his compassion and tenacity, the world would be a better place.

[@mdinunzio7610]

What a good human, helping save our underwater allies

[@malloryg4251]

Agreed. Also, is this a Napoleon Dynamite reference?? LOL

[@michelemichele5204]

i love how he holds themwhile he gives them their bottle. what a sweet and wonderful man!

[@teresapionessa9393]

Holding the baby manatee close like Momma would! Very loving!

[@sharity3289]

Omg, the manatee drinking from a bottle was the cutest!

[@TheMaltebella]

Indeed :-) I teared up.

[@belami_irl8543]

Such an inspirational story. This man is not only saving beautiful manatees but giving underprivileged children hope for a better future. Now that’s a real hero. 😇💚

[@LooksByNaheemah]

What underprivileged children?

[@steinistein8611]

Did I miss something, does he do charity work for children or something?

[@v3nom11065]

@@steinistein8611 The poster assumes that not being in America or other first world countries means they're underprivileged, instead of just kids learning in a school just like anywhere else, albeit with differences.

[@steinistein8611]

@@v3nom11065 welp

[@privatedonut2914]

Underprivileged children? Where? Christ, stop being a stereotype.

[@staggerlee9362]

You just taught an old man a lesson. I dreamed of being a marine biologist when I was young but couldn't stay focused on science and lab work in college, I found it terribly dull and I wanted to be out in the water with the sea life. Feeling defeated, I chose another path. I'm so jealous of your boldness and tenacity at 11, that I didn't have at 20, to find a way to do what you loved without using the traditional route. I'm now 50 and I'm going to check on some local volunteer possibilities. Thanks.

[@pash9956]

Also, the culture he came from allowed the curiosity of a child to be accommodated. A natural connection exists between children and animals. Academia dries out passion.

[@staggerlee9362]

@@pash9956 Agreed, it just took too long to learn. Academia has it's place but it's not in the mind of dreamers.

[@scorpiocarnage1055]

@@staggerlee9362 I forget the channel but there are people in Namibia who are rescuing seals. They're just a small group of people who did it without an organization. There is also a woman who removes hooks from sharks. I just want to widen your choices. Sometimes you just have to find a problem and go out there and do it. Good luck with your search.

[@VeeVeeFreeFox]

You’re never too old to do what you love.

[@Kindred04]

@Stagger Lee - Sorry this is off topic, but I just had to say that I love your screen name. My father used to listen to that song all the time when I was a kid. He passed away two years ago this week. When I saw your name, the song immediately popped into my head, as did a memory of me helping him out in the yard with this song blasting from his tape deck nearly 40 years ago.

[@badarock177]

This is the kind of people our world needs. A man of action, courage, kindness. Thank you so much!

[@akadapper]

@Sean Bayly BLM already knows this kinda thing is possible. That's the entire point :)

[@aluckyshot]

@@akadapper you're a brainwashed goof.

[@terrylap6132]

Badá Rock No, we need to be like this person, wishing isn’t going to be doing anything, we need to take action.

[@badarock177]

@@terrylap6132 well then, take action!

[@terrylap6132]

Badá Rock I’ll definitely do that once I get older, as of currently, I have no money nor am I allowed to participate in any charity works.

[@bethanysmith5856]

There are plenty of stories that show how one person can make a big difference. There's a story about a woman in one of the countries of Africa that taught people the importance of trees. Another story from India about a boy who planted a forest after the area where he lived got deforested and he saw animals come back during his lifetime .

[@shavaunaronan3188]

Most kids at 11 are playing video games, this guy was out helping saving an entire species at that age. Now he is an adult and teaching other kids about Manatees. Very inspiring young man!

[@breadandcircus1]

This great man's life matters. He's a HERO.

[@MegaEmGem]

Of course his life matters, what an odd thing to say. No one is denying his life matters.

[@dimar7641]

His curiosity at 11 years old paved his way to a lifetime of dedicated work to save and educate about these gentle manatees. BLESS HIS HEART ! ! !

[@victoriatampling5049]

Some people are spent into this world to make a difference, he is one of the chosen people. His intention from 11 was to help these animals and his dedication is amazing. How lovely to have a job that you love and is doing positive work. Thank you for all your hard work 💜💜☮️🙏

[@wolfie83]

If everyone made even 1 small change in their world as he has done, we could see some magnificent times ahead of us.

[@janetc3930]

He sure found his life’s calling early in life. May you live a long happy, life rescuing the manatees. It’s a noble calling. God Bless!

[@youngraines851]

So very, very GRATEFUL for heroes like him. Yes, he is to us, a hero, because of his life-saving work with the gentle manatees.

[@psychedforlife7176]

100%

[@dragontheknight272]

I'd take a knee for this guy. Not for George Floyd

[@doodles3075]

A beautiful man with a heart of gold

[@drbrandykaye]

I am so grateful this man followed his heart and asked to help as a boy and I am so grateful to the men who allowed him to help and change the lives of humans and manatees one at a time! ❣️❣️❣️

[@kylereese4822]

The kind of person who could populate Mars with Manatee and make other Earth only species multi planetary :):)

[@qldr2305]

I would rather see more news items about people like this man-angel. Every day we are bombarded with news of gloom and doom by greedy people who just want to make money out of misery and misfortune. No matter what country, the majority of people in this world are good and caring.

[@Lt.Dan210]

I couldn't agree more. Every time I'm feeling down I come to this channel and it brings my mood right back up.

[@lisafleming9603]

@@Lt.Dan210 Me too!

[@sebastiangreen5836]

But we need bad news too so some us can have the courage to turn that into good

[@TheMatthew393]

HELL YES!!!

[@TomSeidel]

It's because there are not a lot of people like him.

[@zsong9600]

We must stop dumping and throwing garbage everywhere.

[@MikeySkywalker]

That is what humans do best. The only animal that destroys our environment.

[@piggylover4808]

Thankfully I don't see people littering all that much but it is pure laziness. How much effort does it take to keep your wrapper/paper/plastic bottle in your possession until you get to your destination where you can dispose of properly????

[@MikeySkywalker]

@@piggylover4808 I don't know. Have you seen some of the fat people that exist these days. Those ginormous human would not exist sixty years ago. We got some big huge mother fuckers in this country.

[@chriscamgemi368]

There will be more pounds of plastic than pounds of fish 🎣 🐟 🐠 in the ocean by 2040,,,2040 people,You All need to wake up & spreed the word NOW..Much Maui Love 🌴🌈🌊🏄‍♂️🤙

[@chriscamgemi368]

Piggy Lover it is Amazing isn’t it ,,& People who just throw there nasty 😷 🤢 cigarettes buts out the window R Assholels 💩,Much Maui Love 🌴🌈🌊🏄‍♂️🤙

[@bulasev]

If everyone in the world be so dedicated to protect all living creatures around us... We would be living in a very different world

[@balmaur5826]

Manatees are one of my favorite animals. I remember as a little kid being so excited that I won tickets to the aquarium and I got to see the rescue manatees. I still have the momma and baby manatee stuff animals I got that day. It was the summer before I entered 1st grade so like 25 years ago now.

[@asthecrowflies737]

Fabulous people!! Had to laugh when he said they gave him a job because they couldn't get rid of him....

[@edyann]

NOTHING SEXIER THAN A KIND HEARTED MAN..❤

[@AnkhAnanku]

How did I know this man was Belizean? The country raises so many good environmentally-minded souls!

[@moondog7694]

How do you know Belize raises a lot of environmentally-minded people?

[@AnkhAnanku]

@@moondog7694 I worked at an NGO in Placencia a few years ago where I met many such people. Young people, old people, the formally educated and those with traditional ecological knowledge, a good many of them were deeply invested in the environment.

[@sleep7.5R]

Guy: *saves a manatee* Guy: “Dammit, I did it again”

[@biglad3701]

"I can't stop, it's becoming an issue."

[@atomicplaygirl66]

1:14 The mind of a child is fascinating. At age 11 he had an experience that was his defining ah -ha moment. The scientists who chose not to turn him away or treat him as though a child could not be helpful are to be commended. Kids want to learn and help and seeing a child showing compassion and empathy is a beautiful thing.

[@annapurna2389]

Yes, beautifully said.. Jamal is now a hero.

[@atomicplaygirl66]

@@annapurna2389 Thank you.... And yes he is!

[@StacyNYC]

I also love that whoever worked for that company welcomed him aboard when he was eleven.

[@Polski_Kiwi]

Now that is what you call a hero, much respect from NZ dude

[@jessicahontz9985]

When one person says I don’t matter or that I’m only one person it’s always one person that starts and can move the world. It’s amazing to see such good people do good things.

[@14thivy89]

This guy Jamal is AMAZING. Not many kids have a heart for service. Not only did he explore that, but he stuck with it. We need more like him!!!

[@varga203]

@@haydendasilva487 bro what is your problem. He is only saying is point of view. Relax man.

[@haydendasilva487]

@@varga203 chill out bro it’s over, don’t take life so seriously.

[@cikocatto3928]

God, bless him for everything that he been through... he's a good man 🤍🥺

[@meowmac5984]

lol do you know ciko123kitten

[@cikocatto3928]

@iiiOmqAbxdur sure! or also we can spread kindness by our own ways 😊 love for living creatures on earth and take care of each other

[@cikocatto3928]

@@meowmac5984 tbh, i don't know... but i'm sure it's relatives lol 🐱🐾

[@cikocatto3928]

@igameYo 445 amen 🤍🙏

[@meowmac5984]

Ciko Catto lol 😆

[@stephaniepaul5380]

You truly are an inspirational young man. Manatees are such gentle & discreet creatures, forced to deal with so much trauma due to the actions of selfish humans. Thank you for caring for them. Amazing work 😍💕

[@joet7136]

The Dodo is the best, most hopeful channel on KZbin. What a great story and what a great man.

[@E-seriesrobot]

If manatees could talk they would call him the manatee god

[@mayanktripathi8726]

Need more eco-warriors like him...had the passion and drive since childhood

[@davidgutierrez8297]

He ain't a warrior. He's a saint.

[@nillyk5671]

@@davidgutierrez8297 You need to be a bit of both.

[@TheKaijuGamer_]

@@nillyk5671 True.

[@MissKelsi23]

This man is an amazing human being. Manatees are amazing species and deserve all the love an support. Thank you!

[@CheshireCesare]

Not all heroes wear capes. Bless this man forever and ever 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@The_Gallowglass]

I wonder if he realizes how lucky he is that he found his purpose so early. I hope he goes on his whole life with the same enthusiasm.

[@almalee1885]

He is a true hero. God bless you for stewarding His creation.

[@ES11777]

Amen

[@KCsFunHouse]

What an incredible experience as a child that literally formed his entire life! Jamal is an amazing human being for his work, being involved from such a young age he’s no doubt aided in the safety of so many lives.

[@LydiAtheistLady]

Crying so hard. Manatees are such wonderful and beautiful beings. I wish all humans could feel like this about the living world around us.

[@vixen1876]

To me Humans who save Animals of any kind and save Children..They are the heroes of the world...😁❤

[@miriamkross121]

We need more people like him in this world... Edit: Wow thanks for the likes guys I appreciate it 💕💕💕💕💕

[@RyuchanWings]

I, for one, welcome our Manatee overlords and highly applaud this human for his efforts.

[@ThatMixedJawn]

What a beautiful soul & you KNOW he's super strong grabbing those manatee's.

[@glo8oy]

Finding purpose so young is a blessing in itself but for the manatees this man is just pure bliss. Heart warming..

[@sarahj2551]

Its rare to find a man who is beautiful on both the inside and the out. That means this man is very rare.

[@Martini3inc]

Thank Heavens for people like this. He’s definitely doing Gods work.

[@indigoxalis]

Manatee are such amazing creatures. I hope that people continue to try and protect them.

[@hank689.5]

RESPECT TO YOU SIR YOURE THE EXAMPLE OF WHAT HUMANS SHOULD BE THANK YOU SIR

[@aik51912]

This man speaks from his heart. His intentions are truly pure. My god, if everyone could have even 1% of the level of empathy and kindness this man has, the world would be so much better. This made me cry for multiple reasons. This is what true greatness looks like.

[@dylanjones268]

Agreed. It is rare. I hope he inspires others, more stories like this will.. we just have to find a way to make these stories more accessible to all groups, cultures etc.

[@jubz3234]

Al K05 couldn’t agree more

[@cynthiamasey8061]

One of my favorite animals. Have had the pleasure of seeing them many times in Florida where we lived. Lowery Park Zoo has a fabulous rescue and rehabilitation center. Beautiful creatures. Blessing to watch.

[@racheyt9196]

His story would make a great movie, a really inspiring man who saw the beauty in these creatures from the age of 11 and has worked to right the wrongs that humans have caused to these magical creatures. What a great guy Jamal is

[@ijustdontcareanymore1022]

In my heart I feel like we as humans don't deserve to be here but then every once in awhile there's a gem like him that makes me think otherwise.

[@sarahk.466]

I feel the exact same way.

[@Twintouch1]

We all need mentors, his life changed when someone gave him an opportunity to get involved and learn. Be kind, if you know something someone doesn't, teach and keep them involved!!! ☮️🤟🏼

[@lisafleming9603]

Awesome comment!

[@Twintouch1]

Lisa Fleming thank you for acknowledging me🌸

[@CP-uw4ts]

We’re all pneuma even if we don’t know it. 😉

[@ItsMe-zj2es]

Absolutely !

[@shivins1]

I will keep these words for the rest of my life

[@mysticartist6936]

A real man like him has a real heart and a beautiful soul. 💖🌸🌻🌺🥇

[@shadequeen4206]

Such kind, cute, and gentle creatures...

[@jjn6914]

Only if even half of all people on Earth were as good hearted and compassionate as this man, what a beautiful world we'd have

[@ellydavis2066]

Good job he's a strong lad, those things look fairly robust when they get flapping. Lovely guy doing something wonderful with his life. More power to him.

[@Min2073]

Who are these people disliking these videos?! I’m so touched by this and then see the dislike amount and can never understand! This guy is wonderful 💕

[@sabrinaprovencal5954]

I often wonder the same thing. I try to read the comments to find out what is wrong with these people.

[@TTchirimoyatristeTT]

Those poor baby sea potatoes... I'm glad there are such noble souls out there willing to work everyday just to help them.

[@josiev8541]

The moment he declared his promise to the manatees it was over for me. 😭😭😭 so inspirational!!

[@moshimoshispidermandesu9932]

Yo, I straight up love this man, he is a hero, a really awesome and cool one, bless his lovely heart ❤

[@jenniferholloway2513]

I am so with you there. He is truly a hero

[@niftyscrusade4291]

Some things I love about these creatures. They're EXTREMELY docile and incapable of harm, as they do not have any frontal teeth. They're very curious and have no fear of humans, meaning they are more than happy to approach you. You pet one as much as you want, and even feed it, it's perfectly safe and I love them.

[@hikira2649]

I love how this all started with 1 researcher letting a kid experience a day on the job with him. Here in the us if i kid asked that it would be "Well i would love too but your parents... regulations... etc...."

[@StevenLeeStudios]

A hero!

[@davidhollenshead4892]

Thank you for your good work, Mr. Jamal Galves !!!

[@majorleaguinfidel]

Another beautiful soul trying to make a difference in this world. Sending him ABUNDANT blessings 🙏

[@kimpetri6750]

Not trying - doing! ♥️

[@jwilcox4726]

A Holy Soul working for the Lord.

[@aftersexhighfives]

He found his passion at 11. 🎉he's amazing for many many reasons. ❤❤

[@bawngtimkh9196]

When I was a kid we took a field trip to go swimming with manatees in Crystal River in Florida. That experience has stayed with me my whole life. They are truly majestic creatures

[@marleyex2695]

Lucky.....I want to swim with them.