Loud Trumpets as the Elephants Return Home to Phabeni at the Orphanage!

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

That's so incredible how they all rush past the food to check on little Phabeni.

[@phoenixps]

So heartwarming ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@dowth3]

... And how meaningful and reassuring to Baby Beni!

[@deniseh5269]

And his little trumpets. Made me wish he was allowed to be out there trunk to trunks.

[@BrigitteBraun-i2h]

Yes.... And Phabeni will jojn to them ❤

[@rkml59]

Wasn't it awesome to watch them speed walk to be near him!!

[@melissaf.5898]

So happy he finished his bottle. All the carers are so patient and kind. Thanks guys.

[@survivor2117]

Prayers up everybody for Phabeni!❤️ The odds of these little ones surviving is so difficult and HERD does so much! It is their best possible chance at life. Every elephant needs a herd.

[@chiggins4399]

We all need our " herd" don't you think? 😉✌️❤️

[@LibertySneeden]

In addition, I think every elephant needs a Herd, plus Adine and that Carers. Wow, these elephants are loved and cared for to the max.

[@SusanCiraulo]

K​@@LibertySneeden

[@patriciabrannen632]

This is the first time I have seen videos about elephants and just discovered Herd two weeks ago. I wish the whole world could be this peaceful, loving and kind. I'm so glad to know that elephants have a place to go to be treated so well. Surely God has helped to make all this happen. ❤❤

[@DawnWood-w3e]

I hope this little boy knows how much he is loved across the world...Thank you for sharing and all the love and devotion you give to these animals...such joy in a world of unrest...❤❤🐘🥰

[@LibertySneeden]

You are so spot on. Phabeni and his family are a special treat each day.

[@janparish7895]

@@LibertySneeden I second that! 💙🐘💙🙏🏻

[@francinescott7405]

I swear Stavros has the touch when it comes to the babies. Bless him. I bet his grandchildren Love him to bits.

[@suemick8709]

He's turning his bedtime into fun and games. The herd really put on the gas to see their baby and once they saw that he was in good hands they went to dinner peacefully.

[@EvaArt-ud6gwari]

That was AMAZING. ALL THIS WONDERFUL LOVE. He knows it, they know it, now he can be playful and difficult. Get all that attention, funny, he is so darling. May he thrive. Also am so thrilled to see how Khanyisa loves him in her own special way.

[@nursiebelle]

no one ever treated me that well

[@dowth3]

I shed a tear AND cheered watching him finish his bottle! THANK YOU so much for sharing this and for letting the herd settle him. Prayers continue! 🙏🏻💚🐘

[@judithpederson2415]

🎶Drink.Drink.🎵Drink.🎶 We need to play a few drinking songs for Phabeni! 😊

[@bettesmith1117]

Yes! I actually clap every time I see the bottle empty.

[@anamas149]

❤

[@frankfreeman1444]

You can feel how much the herd is concerned for the little munchkin!

[@suehancey8355]

A beautiful sight seeing the herd run toward the little soul, trumpeting, trunks raised. ❤ The best sight was him drinking his bottle. Hoping he keeps improving.💖

[@shelaghdoran3221]

Sending healing and love to Phabeni

[@marjoriehopkins1630]

OH I LOVE THAT LOVE SETOMBE HAS FOR PHABENI--AND I LOVE THE LOVE THAT PHABENI HAS FOR SETOMBE! What a wonderful thing to see!

[@janparish7895]

Isn't it Wonderful? Setombe and her beautiful daughter Klaserie were happy together, but along came this tiny bull and awakened something in her. Happily Klaserie loves her baby brother and the dynamic within the herd shifted so positively. Beni, keep drinking that milk and getting stronger. You have no idea how much you are Loved by so many. 💙🐘💙🙏🏻⭐️

[@marjoriehopkins1630]

@@janparish7895 yes!

[@vivianaiacomelli3080]

Sono ultra felice che Phabeni cominci a bere la sua bottiglia di latte, grazie alla pazienza del carer Stavros.....! Phabeni è innamorato di mother Setombe e viene ricambiato da lei e da sua figlia Klaserie! Ringrazio il Cielo. ITALIA

[@Pebenzhan]

So great to see Phabeni with lots of energy and being playful during his bottle. Amazing video showing the bonds of all the elephants with this little one and how much he is loved. Made my day. Thanks to the HERD crew for keeping us updated and making videos to appreciate them.

[@mchapman132]

They know he belongs with them and they want him back. Their little family is incomplete without him. Prayers from the USA for that little bull. 💙🙏🏻🐘

[@marie-clauderecchia4531]

It was heartwarming to see Dame Setombe, Lundi, Bubi, Timisa, Tokwe, Khanyisa and Klaserie running and trumpeting direction the orphanage to meet with little Phabeni whom they missed during their foraging Only after they made sure he was doing good, they went to eat their snacks Those Ellies never ceased to amaze me It takes a lot of patience to make a baby Ellie drink his bottle of milk who only wants to go and play Thank you Stavros, Adine and all the Carers for your absolute dedication

[@vivianaiacomelli3080]

🤗🤗🤗😊😊😊🩷🩵❤️🧡💚💙👋👋👋👍👍👍👍👍🙏

[@normasantoro1087]

Love the way they come running to him...❤❤❤...soo heartwarming 💕

[@michelereynolds9898]

God bless Stavros for his infinite patience! He’s amazing, and “Good boy, Phabeni!!”

[@DreamsOfFinland]

this is how families ought to behave. They care, they protect each other. Just beautiful. I hope little guy is over whatever kept him from drinking his nutrients - he was chugging it! The workers are angels.

[@GB-he1zc]

It's nice to see the Ellies run home to see their baby Phabeny. Joyfully while trumpeting!!!

[@thefairyqueen369]

Smiling the whole way through....he misses his family but he bears it so well...what a sweet little soul he is! My heart is so full watching him and all of them.

[@lynnell5993]

The music of the brass in the marching band trumpeting to the song "There's My Baby" as they rush onto the field. Gives me wonderful shivers.

[@WaterfallFW]

I’m so happy I’m crying. The way you all take care of one little elephant means the world to me. But not only that you take care of a whole herd and lambs and dogs and everything you run across. Anyway, I just had this deep love for you all I wanted to share. Your kindness and patience is immeasurable!

[@Eachone1teachone1]

Incredible the herd came running to great him. Good job daddy Starvos. Thank you all. Praying 🙏

[@Christynmaine]

Phabeni would rather play than eat. A lot of human kids are like that. ❤❤

[@dsj4600]

The love that Setombe and the others have for Phabeni just melts my heart. ❤ Elephants are truly amazing! Well wishes to baby Phabeni.

[@elephantwanderer6576]

Phabeni is not as good with his milk bottles as Khanyisa was. He seems to be too easily distracted!! Good to see he is taking the milk!!❤️❤️🐘🐘💯💯

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

He’s a bull 😂

[@The-Dom]

They all reach and sniff with their trunks. So touching. The infinite love of the herd.

[@amberstamp1965]

I bawled when they sound their trumpets running to their baby😢 That was absolutely beautiful

[@audreybunyan1493]

It’s so good to see him empty his bottle. It must be so difficult for the carers. Little Khanyisa was so good at taking hers. ❤❤❤❤

[@chelisue]

I absolutely love how all the elephants are so attached to the babies❣️

[@Tora_74]

Seeing that trio, with Setombe in front, literally running the whole way back to see that little one, made my heart soooo happy. That bond is so strong, and it is so good to see. Adine you and your team made excellent job. And Phabi drinking again is also a huge achievment. Hope his condition will improve more so that he become healthy again. Sweet boy.

[@Premchik]

It is so valuable that we still have Phabeni in these recordings. He is forever alive and so much loved here.

[@josephinemoreno3943]

I am heartened to see Phobeni's improvement. One doesn't realize how fragile young elephants can be. Thank you to the carers, vets, and Adine for taking action quickly so that Phobeni did not decline further.

[@Silverpintoo]

Stavros has wonderful patience. 👏

[@nadinedavis4246]

Why does the baby always make me cry. I pray that he starts to take all of his bottle

[@melissaf.5898]

That was so cool! U can see how much they all missed him. 😻💜🥰☮️

[@carmenl163]

Maybe the caregivers should always carry a couple of small bottles in a cooling bag with them so they can feed him on the spot. Stavros is such a wonderful carer; my heart melts when I see how he interacts with Phabenin. I'm thinking about Phabeni multiple times a day. My best wishes are with him always.

[@vivianaiacomelli3080]

👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👋

[@steventrompeter9883]

Stavros never gives up on Phabeni. So happy he finished the bottle. What a show by Setombe and family to greet him. 🐘😊

[@bellablock5864]

That has to be the hardest thing for Adine and carers, the daily trembling when the little ones get sick. You would learn to stay calm and collected against all odds. I wish you all a lot of strength and all the best for little Phabeni. 🥰🙏

[@lynryall1317]

Yes, to smell them to touch them to see them would be a life changing experience...thank you ...

[@MSJMSJ1900]

Setombe was worried sick. So many prayers for Phabeni.

[@englishlion2803]

Well done Phabeni! And Stavros!!! So moving to see momma Setombe rush to check on him! With you all in spirit ❤❤❤

[@ChubbyUnicorn]

Awe little Phabeni! Your family didn't leave you, they come back and they love you very much. Get better little bull.

[@christine5557]

That little trunk is full of mischief… So relieved that he drank his milk ❤

[@kitc1031]

Septembe was so sweet trumpeting & running to the fence "where's my son!" ❤❤

[@franceslynch8815]

Your heart melts when the herd run towards Phabeni with loud greeting cries and his excited response is so touching. He seems a bit thinner but t.g. he's drinking his milk. Poor Aidine, Stravos and all the carers must be exhausted, showering Phabeni with all their love, care and time. It shows so much in baby P's playful little trots and runs. You are a MAGIC team.❤

[@Beth-zg6gb]

Continued prayers for all of you amazing caregivers and magnificent creatures, and mostly our precious Phabeni! 💕🙏

[@suelittle253]

I believe the HERD is the best medicine. They know when he is struggling and how to support him.

[@SuperBentley55]

listen the gentle encouraging voice stavros uses to talk to him. that is so sweet

[@deborahnorthover5304]

Well wishes sent to little Phabeni and thank you to everyone at HERD.

[@lakshminair5114]

That was the moment...my heart was beating so fast with happiness...when the herd came rushing to see little Phabeni. Thank you Adine for the update. Get well soon sweet beni❤

[@KimT-z8i]

Elephants are awesome and beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pglen6042]

Super video, thank you.

[@alicefrancis1837]

Keep drinking sweet little boy and growing into the big strong bull you're going to be.❤🐘❤

[@mickeyTX.]

The Caretaker’s patience is incredible.. and with success .. happiness all around.. 🐘❤️

[@kp8381]

Amazing how they came running to see the baby boy. He has to stay well because if not, it will be so hard on the herd. Thank you Stavros for being such a wonderful friend and caretaker to the sweet boy. It was good to see Lammie and Spotty. 🩵🐘🩵

[@juliesong4123]

Phabeni wants his family more than food, their bond is strong. Wish Setombe could tell him the more bottles you drink, the more we can be together . 💕

[@ShedaKhan-m8x]

I was surprised to hear he's had another drip. It seems we have to take each bottle, each day as it comes with phabeni. Each day and each bottle he finishes is a blessing. Well done Stavros for your patience.

[@Trumpwon438]

Still praying for this little ellie that he gets better soon.

[@carolinewatson199]

I have cried over this little boy, praying daily he will be fine and back with his heard full of health, the other elephants love this little guy

[@janparish7895]

When the Herd dash past their food to get to Phabeni, that tells you all you need to know about the Love they have for our Adored Warrier Baby. Bless You Adine and Stavros. Thank You for sharing this! 😊🙏👍🐘💙

[@vivianaiacomelli3080]

Noi umani dovremmo imparare molto da questi spettacolari, intelligenti animali.....MEDITIAMO GENTE DI TUTTO IL MONDO.

[@janparish7895]

@vivianaiacomelli3080 I'm sorry but can't translate this 🙏🏻

[@susanfeneley]

​@@janparish7895 I find that when you're notified you have a reply, you can only get the translation by going to the original video. If there's another way, I'd love to learn about it. 😊

[@janparish7895]

@susanfeneley Will try, Thanks Susan! 🙏🏻

[@janparish7895]

​@@susanfeneleyIt worked! Thank you! 😊🙏🏻

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

It brings me joy to see the kindness and love you have for the elephants!

[@estelle8187]

How beautiful they come to see him.

[@themintleaf1778]

What a dramatic footage to see the herd came straight to say hello to Phabeni upon their return. Very touching.

[@miri-818]

Oh, thank you! It's amazing how they run to meet Phabeni! And now I can respire again, baby Phabeni is back! ❤🐘🧡

[@amy8879]

What a Mighty and Merciful God we serve! Praise Your Name Almighty Father for being gracious to Phabeni ♥️

[@LibertySneeden]

AMEN. God is GOOD all the time. ❤❤❤

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie3]

Amen! It makes me cry tears of gratitude. ❤

[@marks35]

Big Amen !!

[@micowe8089]

Yes. Thank you Lord. You created all these creatures as well.

[@higgsb9128]

Very satisfying watching Phabeni drink all his milk!

[@noelenewelch9043]

Stavros, you have the patience of a Saint. Bless you for allowing him to drink in 'his' time.

[@RosaMartinez-cc2nb]

The way they ran to him 🥹

[@anneweller161]

Phabeni is a typical child he wants to play some more you have to drink your bottles to keep you well

[@lene0nme123]

So glad our sweet boy drank all of his milk! ❤ Keep it up, Phabeni! We need you strong and healthy, little one.

[@CANM-hv4ki]

Their sense of family is so strong and their love for each other, especially for the little one, is so powerful. We know it is necessary for him to return to the orphanage for the night, but it does not make it any less painful seeing all their reactions, especially Phabeni's frustration with the separation and Setombe's obvious concern with her baby's absence. Thank you so much for all you do Adine and HERD, and especially Stavros' patience and persistence in making him drink his milk. I have faith God will bless all your efforts and works.❤🐘❤

[@dorothywestcott2408]

It broke my heart to watch Phabeni 🐘 at the fence crying for his mama Setombe 🐘. Then Setombe 🐘 and some of the other elephants 🐘 come running and trumpeting to see her baby.😢 I was so happy to see Phabeni 🐘 drink his whole bottle 🍼. Starvos you are so patient with him. Thank you all for loving this little bull 🐘. Phabeni 🐘 is so lucky to have such wonderful carers and an elephant 🐘 family who love him unconditionally.❤️🐘❤️

[@vivianaiacomelli3080]

Dear Dorothy hi, condivido pienamente il tuo pensiero. Buonanotte.

[@dorothywestcott2408]

@@vivianaiacomelli3080 thank you my friend. My heart broke 💔 watching Phabeni 🐘 cry out 😥and when some of the females came running to him. Have a lovely evening. 🤗🤗🌹🌹❤️🐘❤️

[@vivianaiacomelli3080]

Dear Dorothy, hai ragione, l'urlo di Phabeni era di dispiacere per essere diviso da mother Setombe,l'ho notato anch'io, hi Dorothy, benedizioni a te e famiglia.

[@dorothywestcott2408]

@@vivianaiacomelli3080 I know that was gut wrenching to hear him cry. Then to also see Setombe 🐘, Khaynisa 🐘, Klaserie 🐘, Limpopo 🐘, Timisa 🐘 and Tokwe 🐘 running to the fence and trumpeting was just so sad. Have a beautiful evening, to you and your family also.🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vivianaiacomelli3080]

@@dorothywestcott2408 thanks you dear Dorothy kiss😘😘😚

[@pglen6042]

Bless Stavros, so patient with the baby.

[@luisaianni3191]

Thank God so much patience and love for this little Eli.

[@elizabethfoote2492]

Wish I had friends that came running when they see me

[@FortunateJuice]

This is one of the most compelling stories on KZbin at the moment. I'm locked in to every update.

[@cynthiamoore3250]

Me too ✋️

[@ajamal9847]

Phabeni is such a fidget taking his milk bottles, it seems he doesn't take much comfort drinking his milk, he's such a live wire 😂. Kept willing him on to finish all of his milk. Loved hearing the herd trumpet in greeting Phabeni, " We're back home, we've missed you and are you alright' then rest assured after they've seen him off for their own supper. 😊 Heart warming ❤

[@ericanderson8691]

I got goosebumps hearing Phabeni grumble with excitement as the HERD came back to the orphanage.

[@anitabarman1097]

Stavros is such a polite most experienced care taker we all trust you the way u deeply take care of baby elis hats off to you God bless you 🙏💐💐 hii adini thanks for showing us Phabeni s update 🙏🙏 dear adorable baby boy Phabeni lots of blessings and possitiv energy to u for finish ur needful milk bottler b healthy my boy lastly heartful thanks to all care takers who gives their most of time for the entire herd blessings for all of u💐💐

[@luvmyshihtzus7327]

Awwww…..they all came running to check in with our little one!❤❤❤

[@SarahICannon]

Awe what a relief! Sending positive energy to him for continuing to drink his entire bottles.

[@sandesilva2733]

Blessings to Phabeni, the Caretaker, and all at the awesome Sanctuary! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@tinak7815]

Such a Big Roar for Little Phabeni & being so Feisty at milk time 🐘🐘🐘🐘 - Get Better Soon Loved One 🧚🏽‍♀️🙌🏽💖🕯️💫

[@debrahouston2884]

What a BEAUTIFUL video of Setombe, Klaserie + others rushing over to check on Phabeni -- INCREDIBLE the depth of their bond! Stavros is a miracle worker gettung Phabeni to drink his entire 🍼! BRAVO to all! Sweet dream, Beni-boy!!! 💕🐘 💞

[@mrstukutela5126]

I get concerned when he doesn't finish his milk. That was good perseverance on the part of Stavros!

[@donnajarvis9542]

It’s just so beautiful how they run to Phabeni.

[@6661505]

THE INTERACTION WITH THE HERD IS HEARTWARMING . THIS LITTLE GUY IS LOVED BY ALL ❤️😊

[@michellemachet-philip2801]

Love the lammies too. Animals are just so amazing. Just love and support for one another.

[@culturenarrativeswitholalo7394]

Amazing moment when they sending him those powerful healing energies waving their trunks at him❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@LibertySneeden]

I do enjoy the elephants trumpeting to let Phabeni know they missed him and are concerned when he leaves early.

[@kari2030]

What a little stinker when Stavros was feeding him…his tiny little trunk flailing all over the place😄 Thank God he is such a little firecracker 🧨 I think that’s what’s keeping him going… along with the prayers from people all over the world🙏💖💖 Adine and the entire crew at Herd are some of the hardest workers and the most caring, dedicated people I’ve ever seen🥹🤗🤗

[@user-ul96444]

I love seeing Phabeni being so mischievious before drinking his milk. He looked energetic too. Thanks to the extra care from Dr. Roger, Adine and all the staff at Herd. God bless you all!💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@Rosh-l7v]

Now I understand how my mom worked hard to make sure I eat my food inspite of all my naughty ways of avoiding food😂😂. And how happy she would feel as I finished one complete meal❤❤ Iam so happy to see you drink milk dear phabeni. Stay healthy pls.we love u❤

[@kiko7247]

I love Stavros, he seems like a wise dad gently helping his son with determination and kindness. Thanks to each of HERD team and Dr Rogers. Paws crossed for little Phabeni

[@susanmorris5520]

I just wanted to say to Stavros, congratulations and a job well done for keeping with Phabeni in making sure he has the whole milk bottle to the end. Your persistence definitely payed off and for that Sir, I give you congrats and respect too. You’re an awesome man and I know you were awesome with our sweet Khanysia when she was young too.👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️. I do still pray that little Phabeni will continue to get stronger and continues to take his bottles too. It is a good idea too for him to be with his Herd elephant family cause that is truly what he needs cause that is now what he knows too and he does however also has an adopted elephant mommy too who needs to nurture him and be with him too. Thank you for this video and Stavros, please keep up the awesome persistence work you do with Phabeni too. Hugs love and God’s blessings to you and all the elephants too. Sue M. Florida,USA 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻❤️🙏🥰😘🐘🌼🌸😎❌⭕️❌⭕️

[@beasanchez8325]

I have been so worried. Thank goodness he is improving. Great vet and caretakers. Keep up the good work!

[@amber40494]

Phabeni, you are such happy, loving boy, we all love you, your herd loves you❤❤❤

[@janparish7895]

Absolutely! Thank You Dear Stavros. 🙏😊🐘💙

[@catherine59226]

Family is forever ❤

[@maha333g5]

Come on little Phabeni... we are all rooting for you!!! I am praying twice a day for you little guy...get well!!! xoxoxo