Seminal elephant interaction with Alan McSmith

[@xxTC-96xx]

I like that the elephant tried one more time and kicked the brush when it didn't work haha

[@Khittope]

😂

[@CharIie83]

elephant is like, "well this is awkward"

[@alizandy2478]

I know it’s been a while you commented that but i laughed so hard i had the tears in my eyes

[@Tuepp]

This.

[@randomstuff6332]

Well... it’s your turn to turn around and run, did you forget your part?

[@neo7759]

😂😂😂😂 holy shit this was funny

[@gerRule]

This man doesn’t turn on the shower he just stares at the shower hose until it starts crying

[@BahaaSharaf]

😂😂😂

[@elderdias4032]

Ahahhahahahahahahah

[@sreerudhrhp7194]

Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V

[@werty783]

I tried the same technique with a bouncer while I had a good whiskey drunk going. Sadly, he did not respect the laws of the jungle.

[@screamingtima1318]

Werty This gave me a good laugh...

[@biged949]

Werty that was funny!

[@raghavendra2096]

:D :D ha ha ha

[@joshrosenblatt1012]

Burmese - woahhh there

[@cableguy8093]

😂😂😂

[@superman00001]

Elephant: “Sorry, gents, this is private land. If you insist on filming here, I’ll have to make a small charge.”

[@alanmcsmith9433]

Dear all, Thank you for taking the time to comment on my seminal elephant encounter video and it would be great to respond by sharing the story behind it. The video, filmed on a wilderness trail, is a one-in-a-million encounter. It is authentic and the elephant is wild, not trained. Neither are there any AK47s, snipers or nuclear warheads behind me. As a wilderness guide i strive to avoid confrontations with wild animals, and in 30 years of guiding, have never deliberately provoked one. The default reaction of wild animals, including big game, is to avoid encounters with humans. However, the reality is that things do not always go according to the book. Then what? As a guide, and have to deal with the scenario before you. With all the hindsight in the world, would not have done anything differently. I did not get myself into a situation, i got myself and our trail party out of one. How evenly the bull walks away at the end, comfortable enough to turn his back on us, is a testament to this. I would NEVER suggest that anyone tries this! If you are a guide then i urge you to use extreme caution whilst walking. In the jungles of social media sensationalism, the lack of proper context is often a casualty. It took me 18 months to post the video online because of this, but i wanted to share the wonder of elephants. Therefore i urge you all to look beyond and recognize the significance of meaningful wilderness encounters. That modern man still shares a kinship with the wild. That our natural world … and its conservation … is absolutely essential to our well-being. That in order to maintain our own respect and dignity, we must treat our environment in the same way. My message is about a transformative view of elephant awareness. And wilderness conservation. It is time to view these animals through a different lens, a lens that also incorporates our own wholeness and sacred attitudes. The encounter was after all about the elephant, not me. Please visit www.unjovu.weebly.com for more. With wild warm wilderness wishes, Alan McSmith.

[@astroflight6571]

Thank you Alan for an amazing piece of film. I am more impressed by your camera man's trust in you! Did he have a spare pair of shorts?

[@ageneauguy6944]

quand 2 intelligences se rencontrent ...et se respectent !!

[@kausaranees]

Thank you Allan. Just for my knowledge I thought I heard that if the elephant really wanted to harm you, it would have pulled it’s ears back and charged.

[@JenniferBrisk]

Alan McSmith thank you so much for sharing this, it touched me very deeply and is a testament indeed to the sacred wild we are all part of. Having just come back from safari in Tanzania, this means a lot. Thank you. Thank you. Bringing the animals’ beauty and intelligence to the forefront. Jennifer

[@johnbanks5106]

Alan McSmith UFC Champ Rose Namajunas brought me here. Great video. Thanks for the breakdown as well! Glad everyone including the elephant went away unscathed and maybe learned about themselves. Clearly you learned you are fantastic 4s The Thing.

[@siddheshmahadik6921]

Well after that I found that elephant sitting near river and evaluating his meaning of life

[@samthomas6789]

😅😅😅

[@jitgtij]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 best comment

[@subhrajitdey5513]

😂😂😂😂👍

[@cgfalcon9798]

Elephant use ABS system 😂😂😂😂😂

[@SoudagerAamer]

CG FALCON 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jayanth12am]

tats very funny

[@PhaneenderReddy]

Rofl 😂😂😂

[@UndeadOutlaw30]

Lmao

[@manishadaas]

Lenovo k8 note

[@sarahbennett8286]

This is quite literally the most impressive thing I have ever seen.

[@ХареКришна-т7г]

You haven't seen his balls

[@naasthikan]

@@ХареКришна-т7г you did ? 🤣

[@harryg2484]

@@naasthikan Don't try to either. Looking at such alien radioactive, high-density materials with your naked eye my cause permanent damage to your retine

@@harryg2484 plus they are so big even someone in the space wouldn’t be able to distinguish them

[@kevinmckenny520]

I love when it kicks the tree. It’s so pissed he didn’t run.

[@jeffreydykes6684]

As a former elephant keeper, I know that when they typically charge, you don't run - you actually take a step forward. It blows their mind that instead of running, you're actually advancing on them. They think that your kung-fu must be REALLY strong, or else you'd be running, so it puts that doubt in their mind and they stop their charge.

[@Buddy-po4hv]

Jeffrey Dykes you must be Kung Fu Panda !

[@DJTUNE1770]

Ok ☝️ question-will this work all the time? What if one actually keeps charging? Well 2 question lol

[@JGoodie02]

Sam wise Then you're fucked. But do you really think you can outrun an elephant? Unless you're Usain Bolt

[@DJTUNE1770]

Jason Goodman I can’t outrun one but if you keep turning and not run in a straight line I think you can

[@Judicial78]

Yes because clearly no elephant keepers exist or go online, and everyone is a loser with no real skills like you. BTW OP, this works with most predators unless they are famished. The risk/reward is not worth it when attacking an animal that stands it's ground. Predators are tactical and cunning, and will not risk much when finding food.

[@prateekmehta11]

The elephant wasn't charging He was coming to help the man lift his gigantic balls of steel

[@BahaaSharaf]

😂😂😂

[@grayson1946]

Not original, but still funny! 🤣🤣🤣

[@theabominator2152]

but that was before

[@IslamForAll11]

😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 Same From 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰

[@lalithamichael2668]

Lol!

[@TheCatsa]

Plot twist..the guy is blind.

[@kratos8156]

DUDE I CANT BREATH

[@psnedits2139]

Fuck i cant stop laughing

[@yergui87]

Lol, that's funny.

[@alisonhilll4317]

nice one

[@aricgoss]

🤣

[@putther]

The cameraman is a silent gopro drone

[@Wearabout]

For real?

[@desertcafe]

No way.

[@lucillethouin3184]

Putther 6

[@rafaelfonsecaportugal.]

lol

[@kratos8156]

bro you are sharp as f*** , indeed the cameraman has big guts too

[@johnmuehlberger2269]

I couldn't go on a safari with this guy as I would be constantly having to change my underwear.

[@KapperTube]

Just don't wear underwear.

[@littlcub]

over-wear will need changing too

[@belindamae5911]

😂😂

[@xrhina1322]

Same

[@elke9499]

Me 2 😂😂

[@ultimatecrusader9907]

Ranger man: *doesn't run* Elephant: "you weren't supposed to do that..."

[@Azizsomething]

Alan used conqueror's haki on that elephant. He has the potential to be the pirate king.

[@jejudielbuendia3546]

Azizsomething That’s Jack of The Beast Pirates 😆

[@Zordaar_padmarey]

Ayye one piece fam😍

[@ITACHI-ov1nn]

Dammnnnnn😂🔥

[@BraeburnTV]

Elephant was like “For the last time, I don’t want your vehicle extended warranty”

[@rivertrash9862]

What's even more impressive is how normal you walk with those giant balls

[@RLSova]

i love how the elephant kicked the bush to attempt to scare him

[@bigby9865]

1:07 Honestly, who brings a trunk to a stick fight???😂😂😂😂

[@ShadowJ667]

Bïg Bøy that trunk can lift half a ton, can a stick do that?

[@ford.5311]

ShadowJ Gamez, bruh.

[@siyacer]

@@ShadowJ667 yes

[@ShadowJ667]

I’m already Sans Undertale ok heres what i want u to do: get a stick, then try to lift something that weighs at least half a ton, and you would be right if the stick can actually lift that weight without breaking or getting damaged

[@adwaithr.k593]

@@ShadowJ667 Nothing like a good cup of cringe. Thanks.

[@juliomendez117]

Shit made me drop my phone and start running!

[@raymonddez2453]

The elephant respected the man more when he stood his ground while remaining calm versus screaming and running. He even tried him a few more times but the man still remained calm and showed he wasn't a threat, but not willing to just sit there either by waving his arms. They both go on to live another day. Moral of the story is it's not what happens to you, but it's how you react that determines the outcome.

[@anotherKyle]

Im pretty sure its not "respect" the elephant is experiencing there. If something doesnt feel the need to get to cover you would probably think twice about fucking with whatever that is.

[@jamesbrownsmiles]

I'm pretty sure anotherKyle doesn't own a dictionary.

[@BronzDano]

Well said, I especially appreciate the “moral of the story...” a wise sentiment to contemplate. 👏🏽

[@ArturoCabello]

Wise words indeed! 👏🏽

[@michaelkarkut5066]

After he turned around and said "I'm actually not a guide but I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night"

[@picksbypat]

After seeing this, I would trust this man with my life.

[@nyc10021]

That’s the ballsiest thing I’ve seen in my entire life. 👏🏻

[@rosewaters2533]

It’s not simple calm energy. He reads the elephant well and knows how to reciprocate in kind. Elephant looks almost bewildered at how this person can speak their language lol.

[@SStesta90]

camera man remaining calm and capturing it, is the true hero!

[@slackjoelyokel88]

That kick of frustration at 1:50 😂

[@gabbyhyman1246]

That elephant really put on the brakes during that first charge. Amazing snowplowing.

[@murrayforbes]

Showing just how fantastic the relationship between man and nature can really be. Complete respect for the animal and the man from the animal. Years of experience here. Top video. There are few places where one can still do this. Many elephants are hunted and harassed and in areas like that maybe the encounter would have been very different. We can see here that Alan Smith is an area he knows well and the animals within.

[@alanmcsmith9433]

Hi Murray, many thanks for your comment and astute assumptions of the encounter. It really is a wonderful example of the value of energy and as you say, the relationships between man and nature. Its interesting to point out however, that the footage was filmed in an area of moderate to high historical hunting and poaching pressure. Energy can still transcend this.

[@latch360]

Alan McSmith Energy bis everything.

[@mortalclown3812]

@@alanmcsmith9433 Not that it's the same, but I marvel that there are big whales old enough to recall huge murderous onslaughts against whole schools of them, but when they are near relatively small boats and decide to breach, they do it at a safe distance from the boat. Some are even very gentle with divers. It's quite a moving testimony to the sagacity of animals and perhaps the vibes of different humans. All blessings on your path.

[@alanmcsmith9433]

@@mortalclown3812 its is only humans, blessed with infinite 'intelligence', that hold grudges like this ... animals are able to step outside our limited logic and show us the way. Following, is, the challenge

[@mikemelina7395]

@@alanmcsmith9433 Are you still alive? I ask because just watching that took years off of my life.

[@purplehaze2358]

That elephant wasn’t actually charging. He was just pulled in by the gravitational pull of his moon-sized balls.

[@dibyashreeroy4869]

McSmith is a brave person and has intense knowledge about the elephant behaviour. It is not an eassy job to face a giant African elephant bare footedly and with just a thin wooden stick. Very few person can do this and McSmith is on of them.

[@yuurishibuya4797]

That victorious smile at the end 🙌🏼

[@mortalclown3812]

And probably a somewhat relieved one.

[@natahliasmith2848]

Wild animals are predictable in most cases but not in all. My hat go's of to this man standing his ground and staying calm. I certainly would've had a load in my shorts. Elephant's are magnificent creatures. Such beauty, power and grace.

[@avs6372]

Elephants are gentle giants (unless provoked or in musth). I absolutely love and respect them. They are remarkable intelligent emotional creatures. The guide has experience and the elephants can sense his calmness.

[@2charliep]

What a magnificent creature, so beautiful tusks and all.

[@ShashwatPanda]

Man has got balls of steel, no doubt in my mind now. Mad, mad respect for him #hatTip

[@Mo-fz1to]

yo Alan took a step forward and the elephant was like *”this wasn’t supposed to happen”*

[@DangerVille]

Massive HANGERS

[@Ixe7Ixe7]

Sure bud

[@HakarDoski]

he isn't tough he probably had a dragon behind the camera

[@malbecks316]

"Wait, is that a stick you got there? ... uh, never mind."

[@Flistered]

Surprised this guy isn't making the tectonic plates shift with his giant balls of steel.

[@matthewhuxtable1557]

My favourite part is when Alan turns to the cameraman at the end and asks, "You all right?".

[@gybx4094]

It's amazing how fast that huge creature can move. I would rather look at it from 200 yards with a telescope!

[@rhyspowell1178]

The elephant confused he’s like tha never happened before they normally run 😂🤣balls of steel

[@davidjohns84]

Magnificient animal protecting his/her territory - scary moments when the elephant charged and only someone with experience would have stood thèir ground , if it were me i would have been faster than usain bolt in the other direction. Great video which shows that not all wild animals want to hurt or kill but just want to be left in peace

[@grayson1946]

Elephants are such wonderful animals.

[@damianvelazquez6103]

Only God can create such a beautiful masterpiece.

[@amaljith4152]

Its not god its human and animal lol

[@SeaIify]

I know right?? The elephant was cool too...

[@abdola3ebelarab]

Subhanallah

[@Cardinalbomber]

So true!

[@Ra-ok1tr]

@@amaljith4152 shutup let him believe what he wants

[@Vijay82]

We need to appreciate the camera man, he did not blink either!

[@franciscorojas934]

wowwww..I hope they pay you well.....

[@davimanly]

Unless in musth season, a bull elephant wouldn't try for a murderous attack and usually happy with these mock attacks just to puff up his pride (imagine a 6000 kg animal scared of an 75 kg man!)

[@killermoon635]

That elephant is not 6000kg, not even close. 6 ton elephants are bigger than one in the video

[@gastonbell108]

Part of the problem with elephants is how intelligent and social they are; without "good influences" from dominant females, they are prone to misbehavior, and they do indeed have tremendous memories for being mistreated by humans. This elephant was just "flexing and yapping", if you get me. They get moody and territorial. I know they guide must have been shitting himself, because they don't ALWAYS stop, but he bluffed wonderfully here and poor Elephant Jr. didn't know what hit him. He slunk off having been thoroughly emasculated, haha.

[@prasanthpanicker8224]

The Elephant doesn't know that he weighs 6 tons. That simple.

[@fransbuijs808]

@@prasanthpanicker8224 But he surely knows that he is big and strong.

[@helplmchoking]

@@fransbuijs808 sure, but no animal will ever fight another unless it has no choice, and even then it usually only does it when it knows it can win. A lion will attack weak prey, because the risk of injury or wasting energy on a failed hunt is too high otherwise, unless it's desperate. an elephant will mock charge to scare the other animal away, it won't fight unless attacked, protecting others or its hormones are making it aggressive. again, the fight consumes a lot of energy and any injury could be fatal. Alan standing his ground like that makes the elephant doubt the outcome, no animal responds like that unless it's confident, so it has to either fight an animal that could harm it (it doesn't know he couldn't, of course) or back down. if he'd been aggressive, the outcome would have been difficult as it would have been a direct threat and danger, not avoidable risk Alan's clearly experienced, first to see the body language and understand the intent and correct response, and second to have the resolve to follow through

[@PrasangaBasnayake]

An elephant can hear your heartbeat and understand if you are scared or not. Alan here completely calm and cameraman is unconscious...

[@Corchepa]

When he turned 18 his parents moved out

[@MrBricksy]

Because of Alan McSmith elephants travel in groups.

[@SuccessforLifester]

He is really a man of steel. And the camera man too

[@than217]

1:47 "OH SHIT he's got a stick... damn it. I could break all his bones, but I don't wanna get hit with that stick."

[@jayphillip793]

What a man...... Even an African lion will show it's ass when it come across the same encounter. Really... Courage to the core .

[@scotchleaf]

"WTF! Why isn't that little thing running when I charge?"

[@delightk]

Not even a flinch! A straight G!

[@arnelantiquina4214]

This must be the priority of youtube to be recommend. This content should have many views and this Channel should have a millions of subscribers. ❤️❤️❤️

[@vikrantvermaghz]

Alan's interview: Question: How can be you so calm and fearless. What should anyone do to get it. Alan: It's nothing.. just stay married for 30 yrs.

[@ramesh0107]

😂😂😂

[@yveslabbe9608]

C'est incroyable! Cet homme a un calme et une connaissance des éléphants. C'était Une situation dangereuse. J'adore! Merci!

[@woobykal68]

BALLS OF STEEL!!!!

[@bumblebunny9493]

carlo fraiia : Brain of pudding.

[@helloher3876]

Bumble Bunny not really, what you are saying is the only dumb thing, if he run it would be worst

[@MrNITYANANDSINGH]

Even after watching this I M LIKE RUN FOR YOUR LIFE in the same situation 😂😂😂🤣

[@onepieceguy2659]

He will definitely join Valhalla!!!

[@steffenbendel6031]

Only if he dies in battle.

[@DyordsNavatrutu]

elephant: "maybe if i use a scary mask next time..."

[@mrmatt5356]

Nothing is more powerful than a white guy with a safari hat

[@13rdp]

30 years of experience....and 300 years for the cameraman!

[@bulldawg4498]

God bless you for sparing this magnificent animal's life. All too often it seems, the way to solve a 'problem' like this is to reach for a gun ...

[@mortalclown3812]

He didn't have a gun and mentioned it previously, but you're right: It's impressive in itself that he's not packing, as it were.

[@TimeStrider]

And the Elephant sulked away muttering under it's trunk.

[@zvonko2559]

and behind him..20 tanks and 35 comandos with bazookas

[@jpirish5726]

😂😂😂

[@toompie69]

lol

[@heinerfb]

omg ty

[@sunnylivingit]

not really

[@user-yf1dc6do9q]

Reminds me of the movie "The Bear (1989)" where the little bear is standing down a cougar and thinks he's all tough and all when the cat runs off. He turns around to see the big bear is standing behind him.

[@gimmievids]

Love the way the elephant kicks the foliage all pissed off at 1:51 as if to say "fuck, grrr, just.... fuck off"

[@sumav6174]

Super control

[@aerok3]

Of his sphincter

[@ItsEasyJustLift]

Elephant @ 1:34 : bruh this just getting awkward now

[@MrMordart]

only visually. In reality he went to wash his pants after filming )...

[@travincal1]

@@aerok3 dude I woke my wife and kids laughing my ass off at your comment. I just didn't see it coming and read right in to it after the initial comment. Brilliant!

[@debanjankshetry8025]

When Alexander Graham Bell invented Telephone, he already had 2 missed calls from this guy.

[@Hamza-jq6ub]

Conqueror's haki

[@Vlassakis22]

lol

[@TheKingsteez]

😂

[@jpex6778]

omg ;D best line

[@gamayun1224]

What an incredibly beautiful being!

[@aurondimet168]

This isn't funny. This was deadly situation that should be taken seriously. That elephant was lucky to make it out alive

[@leonroux]

It comes with a lifetime of experience. Reading wild animals in your daily job becomes second nature and you never stop learning...

[@orange6303]

i tried the same performance in front of my wife........wife said " you really want to die?"

[@Rangelandsafaris]

Amazing experienced with an experienced guide, thanks for sharing this amazing moment in the wilderness

[@simplecue9909]

Is this what David So was talking about ?

[@Chewbaccafruit]

The elephant goes home, and is viciously mocked by his friends around the work cooler the following day. "No guys, you don't understand" *looks around nervously* "...he had a stick." Other elephants *whisper* "Oh fuck, a stick, you didn't say he had a stick. You're lucky to be alive."

[@rajsubba1532]

Example of iron balls.😂😂

[@khalidelgazzar]

McSmith is lucky he's standing in front of the camera man. When dealing with tense situations like this one, there are 2 important rules: Rule #1: Camera man never dies. Rule #2: Never forget rule #1.

[@Izayuukan]

Daily Dose of Internet sent me here. I was so impressed with the footage I had to check out the original for myself.

[@Nyx_Fey_]

Dude same. Interesting thing to think about- He usually thanks his sources in the comments; So he probably has a comments under this video somewhere.

[@s.kthesinger2764]

Salute to that guy.... And the cameraman as well !!!

[@DanijeI]

Balls of ivory!!! ;)

[@grayson1946]

Elephant: I was just joshing ya!

[@showmevd]

Gandalf : You Shall Not Pass!

[@MrBricksy]

Or in my case : You shall shit your pants!

[@Ben-vt8ne]

The dark fire will not avail you, FLAME OF UDUN!

[@progarcia4778]

Thank you for this demonstration I will definitely try this new learning

[@geoffreylevine8907]

Respect!

[@amnplays3211]

Alan giving me Hiccup from How to Train your dragon vibes.

[@ntdtv]

Hello. I wanted to kindly remind you that I sent you a message about your video. Please read my previous comment. I am looking forward to hearing from you.

[@erogenesisart3111]

Thank you Alan for showing this world how amazing this world can be, and how mind-blowing it is to be a human being in it. I worked in wildlife parks before, and although elephants are majestic creatures to observe up close, they're also smart, and very naughty haha!

[@carnalljulian]

Out of interest.. and apart from sh#%&ing your pants. What is standard guide procedure?

[@pietskiet8763]

Dont run , but there are a lot of factors to be considered , each encounter, can be different , and a lot depends on the area you are in , if the ellies are harassed , in said area , or hunted, dont go on foot with clients!

[@philippelorin2601]

agree with you Piet, don't run, and the next step would be to give the elephant more room , moving slowly away. I've been taught not to put pressure on the game, not even for a good footage or a better sighting and that's a point some guests don't understand. They pay hence they must get the best of the show.There's a cut in the video at about 1'33", the eli has moved a bit , so I guess the guide had time and room to step away. I deeply respect his knowledge and belief in energy, but I'm not sure I would have reacted the same way. Glad this bull wasn't in must...

[@jshanker2005]

@Julian Carnall, having suicidal tendencies also helps. Most of these brave souls accept the risk that one day the animals they care so much about may get them and they don't mind that. The Lion Whisperer has said that many, many times. (He hasn't said that he's suicidal but he accepts the risks and says that if it happens, it happens.)

[@Atombender]

I guess race drivers have the same attitude. They may die on the track but they never think about it during a race. They know what the car can do and this guy knows what the elephant can do.

[@Lucas_Tulic]

RUN, FORREST!!! RUUUUUN!

[@enriquevaldini8164]

That elephant is very brave ... Getting so close to that dangerous human, it's crazy :o

[@musa4se7en48]

Iron Balls McSmith

[@WiLdLiFeMystery]

The elephant is very cute and dangerous. He is very confused and adorable. 🤟😊👍💯

[@freedomfitness8720]

Can you please tell me how you knew to not flinch and to stare him down and then wave your stick gently into the air. How did you know that that was the perfect recipe for this situation?

[@rangermatt4921]

Experience!