Shufai's story

Shufai is a young, western lowland gorilla, one of the many victims of the illegal bushmeat trade in Cameroon. He was so badly injured and traumatised when he arrived at Ape Action Africa that no-one expected him to survive. Our vet team and experienced carers, led by our Director Rachel Hogan, worked round the clock to fight for his survival.
This is his story.....

[@darrenyoung3102]

When the beautiful wee boy screamed when the rescuers lifted him out of his cage broke my heart into a thousand pieces 😢 The beautiful little soul.

[@franciscojaviergimenezdelm8057]

¿Niño? No hay ningún niño

[@MikePScott624]

That thing is hideous.

[@miranduri]

@@MikePScott624no, you are hideous

[@SpiritsEnchantments]

The fact that his emotional needs were honored by not forcing personal contact for two weeks tells me you are angels and this little boy now has a happy life because of your respect for him. When Rachael finally did connect with him finally after two weeks, he had the time to recover enough to heal and open his heart to her. How lovely that is!

[@moragosullivan5166]

There’s a special Place in Heaven for all of those working here. X

[@willliam1343]

Conversely, there us a special place in hell for the wankers who shot the wee man.

[@missyd6771]

I have seen soooo many abuse videos on here and yet @KZbin does nothing about all of these channels promoting all of these videos of all different types of primates and animals in general being abused tortured put into very dangerous situations just to get video time NOTHING IS DONE. !!!!! Now I commented “ There’s a special place in HELL waiting for people who steal / Torture any type of babies and my comment got flagged and reported and they told me about my comments meeting community standards 😡😡😡😡🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯😳😳😳😳😳😳😳🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@missyd6771]

@Morag O’Sullivan that comment was for you

[@user-sj9py2ff6l]

Abençoados ❤❤❤❤

[@windap55]

I couldn't hold back the tears after watching the video. I am grateful there are people helping these babies, and that Shufai is doing ok. It is a great tragedy the pain and suffering these babies are forced to endure.

[@gxq120]

I'm grateful for everything you did for Shufai. Hopefully he still live a happy life from now on and not suffer from human cruelty again.

[@dianerathgeber1526]

I’m sorry, I had to stop watching this video. I couldn’t see thru all my tears. Be Blesses to those of you helping him. 💜

[@reneemoreno8030]

Just horrible to treat such a beautiful creature. Poor baby I hope he will heal, I don't think he will ever forget. 😢

[@habibti1101]

I thank God from the bottom of my heart, that there are still people like you on this earth ❤!

[@michaelambrosano938]

WOW,..thank you sooo much to everyone helping this little treasure

[@leannw7731]

That just absolutely broke my heart.How can people be so heartless and cruel to helpless creatures.That karma is going to bite their ass so hard.

[@mbd6054]

@@MegaKikeGasGas You are on the wrong channel.

[@mbd6054]

@@MegaKikeGasGas Enrique, I am very sorry for your pain, and I hope you make a full recovery very soon. I too know pain. I have had a debilitating disease for thirty seven years now, and have been in pain almost every day for each of those years. Humans are not responsible for my troubles, though. I imagine, as hard as it is to be in pain, it is made worse by knowing it was inflicted on you deliberately. The only thing I would say to you is that if you don't avoid bitterness and self-pity (I'm not suggesting, for one moment, that you are either bitter or self-pitying, but it is easy to slip down that road), you harm yourself, and diminish the good days for yourself, and those around you. Those two things are more destructive than any disease, or injury. My heart goes out to you, and I hope your pain will stop, and that your next surgery will be successful, and final. You are obviously a good person, who has been through terrible hardship. Stay strong, Enrique. You'll make it out the other side. There will be good days again. I will be thinking of you and wishing you well.

[@waynerainey2606]

maybe they are living off bush meat because they are starving (Cameroon) You don't worry about Karma when your starving to death, ya know?

[@tarheelblue63nc25]

All Abored don’t blame white people for this bs

[@tarheelblue63nc25]

Wayne Rainey grow food?

[@zaimahbegum-diamond1660]

I would give them most of my money if I had any. Currently I'm an undergraduate in animal sciences. Hang in Shufai..some of us are preparing to fight for you along with yours carers

[@zimikkachui5766]

@@rolfpoelman3486 shut up. Don't go around every comment asking if they eat meat. Veg like you make me wanna eat meat. Goddamn it

[@stillstormie7222]

@@zimikkachui5766 lmao, someone needed to say it...

[@mchapman132]

I cannot fathom how anyone could harm those beautiful creatures. Bless those who are helping them. 🦍🙏🏻❤️

[@user-th6jh2hf5j]

He was one of the lucky ones!! There's so many other babies just like him that spend decades being tormented, tortured and abused and only find relief in death!! It is very sad!! I am very happy for this little guy! May his future be filled with happiness! And may he only feel love and Trust with any humans he made have contact with in his future!!

[@shawnjohnston2771]

I would give anything to be able to help these beautiful amazing primates.

[@weallfalldownkarmamksnomst4019]

It has to be an awesome feeling to gain their trust and for them to interact with the little ones they rescued they will have a friend for life i dont think they will ever forget the care and love they received when they were rescued

[@RealityChick77]

Both heartbreaking and heartwarming. He’s so lucky to have found such caring and competent caregivers!

[@mariebird2755]

Thank you for all that you do for these babies. You are the angels on this earth!💕

[@sputnik459]

amazing human beings who recovered this babies. god blessed you

[@Meganjolie2133]

God bless these people angels!!!

[@beany2456]

It makes my heart bleed for these poor animals and my heart warm for the people who care.

[@ludmiladyomina2486]

Такие маленькие милашки. Просто красотки. ,,❤️

[@marissafe3677]

Your work and dedication is admirable! You are all heroes

[@ApeactionafricaOrg]

Thank you for supporting us! Stay safe.

[@guysmiley3084]

What kind of person could do this to these precious animals? Monsters!!! Can not wait for their Karma. Thank you for helping this beautiful baby.

[@austinTheBoston1995]

Special place in hell for them.

[@wm.shultzie2275]

Guy Smiley ,me.

[@ivyg6178]

@NPC #789789789789 Amen bro 👍

[@keithmuehsam8990]

Maybe the ape has done horrible things and getting shit was its karma

[@weallfalldownkarmamksnomst4019]

This was very moving and so thankful for the rescuers they are somthing special for sure

[@nadialima7513]

Thanks for saving animals

[@YM-wb7kg]

My heart breaks. The suffering torment he has endured.

[@heatherions3769]

Thank you for all you do for these animals.

[@kikizoogramma7777]

Precious little ones. Thank you for all you do. I recently came across your organization and will do all I can to help donate. Blessings.

[@ApeactionafricaOrg]

Thank you!

[@JoanneMaher76]

So much pain for this sweet baby!! What a cruel world!! I agree that some situations are simply heartbreaking, while others do all they can to heal the trauma. My heart goes to these people and their tiny charges

[@TheRealBaxterslideralus]

thank you for helping this little soul, god bless

[@mellygibbs7011]

Rachel Hogan and all others involved, thank you so very much.

[@Sherri1971US]

Hell is waiting for these cruel people. Thank you lovely people for your love and care for these little angels. Love you all wish I could help.

[@bibit3856]

I’m so grateful for people like the ones that do this kind of work. Sending them many many blessings. Wonderful human beings

[@heathergall6431]

I love the interaction between Rachel n Shufai. Poor thing was so scared that when he cried so did I.

[@nm2795]

Y’all are amazing!!! Thank you so much for all u do!!!

[@Martdes]

Kudos to you.. Im ashamed that there are people out there in my/our race that are able to complete such cruel acts as these, but at the same time i'm proud that i have people like yourself willing to step up to the plate.. I hope you and everyone involved in this, have a happy, complete life...

[@ApeactionafricaOrg]

@pascal12312 Hi, Shufai has made an amazing recovery from his injuries and is now living in a forest enclosure with 10 other gorillas. Djenga is still with him and they have a close bond. Shufai has some problems with his wrist which we are monitoring but he is a happy, confident gorilla in his social group.

[@nadiapaz2908]

Any update??? How is his wrist??? What's the problem??

[@ApeactionafricaOrg]

@@nadiapaz2908 Hi. Thanks for asking about him. Shufai has been through a lot but he's now a magnificent silverback. You can read about his journey, including what happened with his injuries at www.apeactionafrica.org/News/shufais-journey.

[@lizzyh458]

@@ApeactionafricaOrg thanx for the update on Shufai. How wonderful to read he s doing good, despite everything he had to go through like the amputation. Thanx for the great work you all do!!! ❤

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie2]

I read the information provided by your link. How interesting that even as an amputee, he is still preferred over the other males by the females! Showing that female gorillas think with their hearts as well as their heads. ❤🦍❤

[@mortalclown3812]

Thank you for the update! Heart wrenching to see the early part of this. Bless the caregivers, too. Peace.

[@dawndanner6672]

Human beings can be so Evil! It seems we destroy everything we come into contact with! We have badly abused our planet and the living things around us! One day we r going to pay the price for it. Thank God there r still good people with caring hearts. That is not enough though we all need to come together to fight for and protect the rights of animals. We need to do this for them and for ourselves!

[@waynerainey2606]

why do you just assume someone did this to be cruel?, what lengths would you go to to feed your starving family?

[@margaretwagner6575]

Yes, yes we do.

[@2107tonyface]

Shufai, was, cleaning onto his mother as she & her family of other gorillas were being shot at with a shot gun. Shufai's mother & family were killed. Shufai, though being hit, by pellets, was mostly protected by his dying mother, was rescued when the poachers were disturbed by park wardens. He was seriously injured & endured an operation to save his life, then a lengthy recovery by the staff of Mefou national park. To answer your question, I wouldn't kill a whole family of Gorillas to sell off their body parts as souvenirs. People in Africa don't usually eat Gorillas as Bush meat. There are plenty of other things they hunt that are more abundant. Westland/Eastland & more so the Mountain Gorillas are critically endangered. So the question of killing to feed a family with Gorilla meat is very rarely practiced. It's for the greed for money. Poachers would get a pittance, but the buyer's make an unnecessary fortune.

[@tarheelblue63nc25]

Wayne Rainey poaching

[@sirnuggets9666]

In the wise words of Samwise the Brave "There's some good in this world Mr. Frodo, and its worth fighting for"

[@BettyThompson-qn7cl]

So said this really made me cry. How can people be so cruel 😢

[@brittanykayy2866]

Seeing stuff like this breaks my heart, this poor Sweet baby...

[@ApeactionafricaOrg]

Thank you, your support is very much appreciated.

[@silkeisigkeit3459]

😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Dankeschön, Tausend lieben Dank ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ahonestwoman]

That is one of the saddest cry I have ever heard. Bless y'all for taking care of that sweet baby...all the apes you rescue

[@manuotehau]

Great work @ApeAction it warms my heart to know you have brought relief to Djenga and Shufai, and that you continue to look out for them.

[@marismetan5631]

Just beautiful -- THANK YOU for being there for them -- you're a Godsend, I tell you -- rescuing them from horror and giving them a healthy, happy and comfy life is wonderful -- we cannot thank you enough -- you're the best -- We love you Shufai!

[@collectorofcats294]

Mari Smetan I love the kitty in your profile picture...

[@margaretwagner6575]

Oh my GOD!! How does this horrible things happen to this sweet baby! Thank you lovely workers with hands of an angel.

[@user-ke8tj4gv6j]

Сколько страха в глазах! Как хорошо, что есть не без различные люди. А больно всем.

[@ApeactionafricaOrg]

Thank you, we appreciate your support. Let's hope the CITES conference this week in Bangkok will do something to stop the international trade in trafficking animals.

[@GreenGemGRG]

Thank you for what you have done for Shufai! 🙏

[@meganhuggins7494]

There’s a special place in hell for people who abuse animals and a special place in heaven for those angels who dedicate their lives to saving them!!

[@jennc466]

Amen to that! Anyone that can do things like that to an animal has issues and are practicing to do harm to a person is what we have seen over and over again. The laws should be harsher

[@russellloomis4376]

No there isn't get real.

[@DanaW752]

@Pappy Van Winkle What about loving all creatures and not just thinking about yourself?

[@catg.9034]

@@russellloomis4376 you need to OPEN YOUR EYES!!! AND YOU GET REAL

[@nkd2883]

Does killing it by beating it unconscious and cooking it in the microwave count?

[@ApeactionafricaOrg]

Thank you for your comment. It's always interesting that there's a small group of society who assume that people who are compassionate to animals do not feel likewise to people, and don't consider to ask what we do for the children and their families in our area in Cameroon....water, electricity, a school, toilets in schools so they don't use their playground as an open toilet, life saving vaccinations for 500+ people.....to name but a few.

[@321scully]

Thank you for your work.

[@ningmixayboua6452]

So glad there are still some good humans in this world. It is heart warming this made me cry. so mad at humans for the abuse of the poor baby

[@Selamalia08]

God bless these poor animals and the people that care for them

[@bettyboop-xg6jo]

You are such wonderful people, thank you for what you do.

[@susannau.3535]

Why are people so cruel...basic laws of compassion are written on our hearts but so many ignore them and do what they please...they love the dark more than the light. Thank you for saving this precious baby💜 I wish him well...

[@miafillene4396]

So sad...and so beautiful for all the amazing work all of you did saving his life. Bless you all.

[@Terilyn04]

awww, I'm glad he is doing so well, his story is so heartbreaking.

[@europianbob]

Thank you for all you did for the little guy! :) ♡

[@kaidosbuddyagaindoberman9119]

I find these stories so hopeful, sad in it's creation per se,but knowing that ApeAction is taking such efforts is so heartwarming. As a civil servant in the US, I am not a vet or primatologist however once retired, my dream is spend time with ApeAction in Africa-even now I would LOVE to spend 8 weeks there.It's not a matter of finding them awe so cute and cuddley, the ideal situation is primates fearing humans.I COMMEND ApeAction for all your work,I pray one day to be a guest to help in any way

[@olegdel4548]

I love the interaction between Rachel n Shufai

[@Tequila123ist]

Wonderful story - I admire all the excellent work you do for all these magnificent creatures. A huge thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lorihargrove1689]

So sweet.❤ Love him.🥰

[@Wolfietherrat]

God Bless our Animals, we love them so.

[@lisakrupsky6887]

Thank you for helping

[@catherinejoseph3241]

Glad to see this video. I read his story after adopting him. He is older now, but lost part of his arm. It was heart breaking to read his story.

[@ApeactionafricaOrg]

Thank you so much for supporting our work and adopting Shufai. We're very grateful for your compassion and generosity!

[@petrinafairbrother846]

Poor Shufai what pain and mental torture this little one went through. It's about time humans woke up to the fact that we are not more important than any other creature on this beautiful planet. We were all created equal and all creatures deserve to be treated with love and compassion. Well done rescuers for doing this important work, roll on the time when rescues of this sort will not be needed. May the Love and Light of all Creation be with you always.

[@gregwhite4198]

You people taking care of him are awesome

[@nicolesummers8139]

Awww...im so glad he's healthy and safe now 💕

[@ApeactionafricaOrg]

He's grown into a magnificent gorilla! Take a look at him now at www.apeactionafrica.org/news/shufais-journey.

[@user-wb1vs3ev2f]

Big thanks from all my heart to peoples who healed, protected, saved and help of this wonderful animals♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️(almost people💗)

[@kw2616]

Awww Shufai....glad for recovery, physicial and psychological...

[@nicholasforman1195]

Megan you put it all perfectly.

[@elsjemassyn8921]

Heaven awaits the humans who help these sweet creatures. They are god’s angels on earth 😍

[@katerifromnm]

This broke my heart and so little when he needs his mother!! I’m grateful for the happy ending.

[@srihasmiyarti1726]

Thank you for saving Shufai.He so cute

[@sindigo7002]

It makes me cry to see Shufai so hurt and traumatised. I hope he will loose his trauma's and will be happy for the rest of his live. Thank you for saving him! And all abused and suffering animals all over the world I am so sorry and ashamed what we humans do to you.

[@collectorofcats294]

S Indigo I love the kitty in your profile picture!!!

[@blakeisha58]

You couldn't ask for a better outcome, peace and blessings to the doctor that helped him. He needed someone to be there, someone to hold him except him embrace him. He needed to know somebody was there and they were listening and they were a caring hand and not a deadly hand.

[@ApeactionafricaOrg]

Thank you for your supportive message, we very much appreciate it!

[@nikolette-cc8ey]

i cried like a baby.. that is incredible

[@brandonphipps4755]

The first two screams I wanted to cry! This little boy did not deserve that!

[@noname.5320]

Love you for taking care of these beautiful babys. A million blessings and respect to you and all that do.

[@markhenry637]

it makes me angry to think of babies treated like this little guy was treated. I hope the perp. gets what's coming to him. Thank you for doing something. he seems to be doing a lot better thanks to people like you.

[@willliam1343]

Beautiful guys! Well done😍 I can't believe we as humans are not all getting angry at these people who continue to hurt innocent animals. It breaks my heart but don't know how to help.

[@ApeactionafricaOrg]

Hi. Thank you for your comment! There are lots of things that you can do to help to protect gorillas. 🦍Reduce, reuse and recycle. Avoiding buying tropical wood will help to save our forests and recycling your old electronics will help to reduce demand for mining in gorilla habitat. 🦍If you are buying products made from wood or containing palm oil, make sure they come from certified sustainable sources to help reduce deforestation. 🦍Share our stories with friends and family to raise awareness of our primates and the threats they face from deforestation and the illegal bushmeat and wildlife pet trades. 🦍Adopt Shufai at www.apeactionafrica.org/adopt-an-ape. 🦍Donate at www.apeactionafrica.org/dona…/donate/100/credit-card to help us care for orphans of the bushmeat trade. 🦍Buy an Ape Action Africa t-shirt at www.apeactionafrica.teemill.com. 💚

[@viktoriamichel4876]

Всё-таки приятно наблюдать за животными которые любят людей.

[@conniewolf7300]

It's nice to see people that love animals!

[@giovannat982]

Um covarde sem alma para machucar um anjo inocente! Obrigada aos cuidadores que fazem um trabalho tão lindo de cuidar desses anjos na terra

[@manuelsalazar9862]

Yes people got to be very evil to hurt any animal . Thanks to those awesome people that help all of GOD'S ANIMALS may GOD BLESS YOU all

[@purplesue66]

& it's heart braking thinking that they could be thinking " what did I do." Why is this happening to me?" Yes a special kind of hell for them.

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

That poor baby’s scream is absolutely heartbreaking.

[@velvetrap]

Thank you .

[@maryriley6163]

Poor Shufai, I hope these angels are able to help him heal. (writing as I read this.). Thank goodness he became used to his caregiver and felt that someone loved him and that he could love her in return. These folks are true heroes. And I agree with @Megan as to the destination of people who abuse animals.❤

[@HappyQuailsLC]

Bless Rachel's heart!

[@cindyedwards6114]

This is so sad. Breaks my heart 💔

[@michellerosemarieflynn8897]

THANK GOD THAT YOU SAVED HIM ! EVERY SINGLE ONE COUNTS ! SAVE HIM !

[@barbaracook7574]

Thank goodness he's been rescued by such loving people . Wonderful work you are doing. I wish the law was much harder on theses that inflict such cruelty

[@lanabethmorrison6584]

I love ❤this story i watched it faithfuly .so happy they had each other .she did a great job 👏

[@BellaBoo85]

God bless these wonderful people

[@me124]

what an amazing woman helping like this

[@rheanonjasmyne]

He's precious !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nicholasforman1195]

It’s hard to believe what appalling cruelty and suffering this poor kid has been through.

[@elliesouza717]

This is a gorilla, not a kid

[@nicholasforman1195]

I think you have completely missed my point.

[@ApeactionafricaOrg]

Thank you!

[@crypticcryptid]

soooooo sad......Thank you for rescuing...