Lucky the Blind Circus Elephant Rescue - ElephantNews

[@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

[@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!!

[@raihanabari783]

This man is poor but has a big heart. Now lucky got his freedom and a nice place to live forever.

[@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.

[@josephastier7421]

Totally awesome that the herd accepted her immediately.

[@avs6372]

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

[@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!!!

[@suggraham7964]

I am grateful she's Home now. Thank you

[@digester2427]

The man who took the fist steps to give this beautiful and intelligent creature it's freedom should not be made to incur the financial burden by himself. Failure to help compensate those who take great personal and financial risks in order to identify/track down,and then secure the release of the elephants only discourages others from coming forward and helping.I thank him for having a wonderful sense of compassion and I hope he can be rewarded.

[@c0f3324]

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

[@RoseKenney-p7i]

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

[@emmabovary1228]

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

[@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.

[@kathdavies1220]

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

[@flying-magpie]

Is he? He only gave her up when he literally couldn't afford to care for her. If he actually cared he would have given her up a long time ago

[@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.

[@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 🙏

[@donnaeckhardt6960]

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

[@senthild8264]

Thank you very much save blind elephant 🐘 from in circus 🙏 and our life safety for now this elephant 🐘 life happy life now thank you 🙏

[@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!

[@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?

[@Antilleotheclown]

Thank you Jesus for the wonderful people who saved this elephant.

[@pamfrank3962]

May God Bless you 🙏 Thank you rescuing her and giving her a safe and loving home

[@CureCreation]

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

[@GrafindeKlevemark]

Thank you kind people with such big hearts - I admire you so much !

[@animalsareloveandhappiness4505]

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

[@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!!!😃🐘🐘🐘😍🙋☺🙏➕👍🇺🇸

[@LMN764]

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

[@missflipz]

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

[@k.wegner]

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

[@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!

[@dianaring3659]

Bonjour, avez vous les coordonnées pour visiter ce sanctuaire, et quelques informations pour nous guider. Merci beaucoup d avance ❤❤

[@barbarachambers7974]

She is going to a great place and will have lots of friends 🧡 😊

[@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

[@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!

[@siddharthks3223]

Thanks a lot for saving these lovely creatures

[@debrafox5576]

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

[@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.

[@RyanWehr]

its nice to know the lucky will never have a bad day again. ever.

[@POPATAS-rn3cm]

อยากให้โลกนิ้มีคนแบบพี่เล็ก300 ล้านคนค่ะไม่ใช้เเรงงานช้างไม่ทำร้ายช้าง ขอบคุณพี่เล็กม้ากๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆ

[@jorr1334]

Not 300, we need more like 300million. ❤

[@christianaschippl1957]

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

[@ameliafroehlich2577]

This video underscores why I love elephants.

[@janitakanu7680]

Thank you for all that you do 🐘💕

[@delmasjones7856]

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

[@simondev1287]

Big salute to this noble cause

[@Enlightened77777]

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

[@peggycobb3867]

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

[@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!! 🐘❤❣

[@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

[@dorianmclean6755]

Unbelievable to watch her turn around in the truck. What a beautiful rescue May the blessings be

[@cacatr4495]

How very talented and experienced was she! Beautiful, smart elephant!

[@SweetUniverse]

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

[@christinamiller2847]

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

[@angelakhoo]

Just chanced upon this video clip - moved to tears - bless you angels 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🐘🐘🐘🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭

[@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.

[@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

[@screamingtima1318]

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

[@deborahfromdcspetersoncity9213]

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

[@PaulaCiemko]

THEY AAALL L❤VE YOU!! ALWAYS, Paula ❤ Yes, We Do!

[@pakineelimpanyakul2977]

คุณเล็กเป็นผู้หญิงที่มีจิตใจเมตตาสูงและมีความมุ่งมั่นสูงด้วย ชื่นชมในสิ่งที่คุณทำพื่อช้างไทย

[@nan480]

ชื่นชมด้วยครับ

[@ThanapatPanchaphetkaew]

เยี่ยมๆๆๆครัฟ*

[@chasbo25]

The elephants greeting her was a beautiful sight to watch. 😎

[@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.

[@kkendell954]

Just lovely …Lek you are a wonderful woman ❤

[@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.

[@sajjaluxnatethong9503]

น้ำตาไหลเลยตอนที่ช้างในศูนย์มาทักทายลัคกี้ คุณเล็กคือนางฟ้าที่แท้จริง*-*

[@kuraumaki2813]

Elephants are majestic animals sad how people use them like that thank God for people like you saving them

[@jayavanimuppala8392]

Marvelous you are doing great job you are so kind people

[@limlaith]

Oh bless the man who owned her and tried to help her! Bless him for knowing that she needs to go somewhere that can provide her a better life. My heart goes out to him. These stories are so uplifting, and considering the election that just took place in my country, I need to be uplifted _more than ever!!_

[@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

[@CasanovYBunnY]

ยินดีกับน้องช้าง อย่างน้อยก็ช่วงสุดท้ายของชีวิตจะได้อยู่ดีๆ บุญรักษาทีมงานค่ะ

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 !!!

[@chantalou604]

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

[@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.

[@fml3131]

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

[@jkat9982]

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

[@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.

[@lekkki1]

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

[@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!

[@dapper-o4l]

Such a beautiful story. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@olivia-jtrans5693]

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

[@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.)

[@SanjanaShrivastav1109]

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

[@lesleywood788]

Love the help for this poor darling elephant x HATE the irritating music !!!!

[@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! 💖🐘 👏👍

[@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.

[@wval4379]

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

[@hannahmcnalley3148]

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

[@BigBrother-ey6ih]

เรารักพี่ รักช้าง รักในสิ่งที่พี่เล็กทำ เป็นกำลังใจให้พี่เล็กค่ะ.

[@ronnenvallejo7444]

I must've been an elephant. They make me tear up ever time I watch Lek care for them.

[@LMN764]

🥲👍

[@silhen3657]

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

[@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.

[@guidododo4822]

Happy days happy days!!!!👍🌹🌹🌻💐🌷I love you Lucky!!!

[@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!

[@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.

[@WonderWoman3825]

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

[@nityah6815]

What a noble, gentle animal. Embodiment of the divine 🥰🥰🥰

[@mansirai8008]

Thank you Lek ...you will always be closest to God ♥️

[@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 !