Sook-Jai was crying during her rescue - ElephantNews

[@jewerly3843]

Bless this woman who keeps rescuing and help educating public how important it is to protect and free these precious giants

[@KingofgraceSARA]

Lek😍

[@trishbarron]

god bless her she helps many species other than ele's as well

[@rubymoon100tigers]

Why must it take 73 years to free her? What human beings could do to other animals is atrocious. Thank you, for saving these poor creatures.

[@witty_net]

And why do people tolerate the begging of elephants on the streets? They know the elephants are captive and abused.

[@cookiecutter344]

@@witty_net it plays on our compassion for the elephant. When they are walking a thin beaten down ele, and ask for spare change and he will feed it one of the chunks of sugar cane, it is hard not to. Our guide told us, the poor ele knows if she eats it, instead of tucking it into her cheek, she will be beaten and hurt bad. It is so the food can be removed and resold to another tourist. Going through phajaan as a baby, instills a fear of intense pain and torture, they submit. The bullhook has a sharp end to pierce their skin, and the mahoot, always has one. Performing elephants in our developed countries experience the breaking of the spirit too. Google a training video of have trunk will travel, they train circus elephants as babies. it will break your heart.

[@deenibeeniable]

@@cookiecutter344 Well thank goodness Ringling Brothers is no more, at least. All circuses should be like Cirque du Soleil. No animals at all!

[@lynnski7639]

@@cookiecutter344 I looked up "phajaan" when i read about it in a novel & couldn't believe such a practice exists.I've never been so horrified to learn that ALL captive elephants expected to obey human commands will be put through some form of it in order to be deemed submissive enough to train.It's heart breaking that such fear & pain should be used to control these gentle giants

[@reealitychick]

COOKIE CUTTER---- These damned evil souls or demons should never be allowed to do such abuse to elle s like this.. especially the babies.. BuT!!! there is Karma and such soul as these /// are going to receive bad karma in their life and the next (( how much and many IDK== that is God s Deptl)) but I do know that some of these elles are the Soul s that have been reincarnated as an elle//// and treated like they did to the elles when they were on this earth/ sad to say but it is the truth/// so sometimes the abused elephant is getting what the soul needs to understand what the soul did wrong on earth Tibetian Monks know this to be very true.. and the Egyptians as well // How heavy is the soul at death==== that is why Jesus warned us NOT to die with our sins.... Deal with them while you are here on earth..

[@yuhongcui1252]

I cried the moment I saw she cried and waiving her trunk. She knows she's free now. Please save and rescue more and more elephants, together we can do it!

[@richardcoronado4081]

Me too! Sometimes I think emotions are so big they can swallow me up. Thank God for the promise of his Kingdom that will relieve animals and humans alike! Psalm 37:10, 11, 29

[@lovethe1wolves]

Or maybe she was frightened and wondering, what hell am I going to now...

If you say "together we can do it", then your financial support will be greatly appreciated.

@@richardcoronado4081 Richard Coronado, God does not save animals. You and many religious nuts believe in anything. You are so gullible...WAKE UP!

[@tm13tube]

Putting her trunk up in the breeze. 😊

[@l-bird]

At 73, oh my. The start of this journey, she must have been thinking 'here we go again'. God bless Sook-Jai and her rescuers.

[@debbie7526]

lbird I was thinking the same thing.

[@annalisa14]

any human who treats a creature like this cruelly, should be jailed for life or else finished off. Humans should never be cruel to animals.

[@jessiethomas7152]

Kill previous owners

[@charlie1914]

Jessie Thomas Totally agreed.

[@donnaeckhardt6960]

@@annalisa14 i think the elephant was crying because, she was scared & lonely

[@Budcat101]

Bless the lady who spear heads this rescue location, as well as the many wonderful volunterrs

[@debbie7526]

Budcat101 Her name is Lek, founder of Save Elephant Foundation. She's amazing. 🐘

[@harisetiawan4606]

She is an Angel for Animal..

[@stas33309]

@@debbie7526 By saying she saved the elephant, you means she bought the elephant from the two legged creature who call himself an owner?Then this is not a rescue!This beast will buy a new young elephant to abuse him.Rescue=If you will kill or enslave the two legged beast soo he will never harm again any elephant in his life!

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@stas33309 Okay, go do this, if you are so brave. Also SHUT UP, this woman does more for elephants than you will ever do, moron.

[@stas33309]

@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 How you know that i not did it before? I can't eliminate everyone of them around the world. This is what the government should to do. I know what this woman doing, and i have respect to her. But this is not a rescue. This is like buying an woman slave from the human trafficker and leaving him to do his job without to send him to prison. Where is the laws in this country? Don't call names people you don't know.

[@seatin5332]

those were the tears of salvation. May she live her remaining days happy, loved and free.

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

- anthropomorphism at work here

[@jweber297]

Ok, but ... It mays walk alone, find food, water ??? How It will survive and be free alone ? The eyes sick, remove that blind ...

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@jweber297 She will not be alone, she will be surrouned by other elephants who live there (elephants really help each other, they are very kind and social) and by people who work here (they are also great). I can assure you, she will be safe, free, fed, surrounded by love and care.

[@pamelakilgore7836]

BEAUTIFUL prayer for the elephant. So sweet. Freedom. God take care of the animals.

[@herbertpetrillo485]

@@pamelakilgore7836 prayers for the magnificent Sook Jai

[@cacatr4495]

My heart aches for the ones left behind, still working. She deserved freedom, family and safety at birth, as God intended. I can't wait for the eles to adopt and love her, to give her family. Much hugs and kisses to Sook Jai.

Your financial support will make rescues possible.

[@ChristyAnne-bx7ps]

What are you Thanking them for? Explian this weird arrogant reaction to me? I'm an American too and am wondering how this even minutely effects your life or mine as if they somehow need your empty gratitude for this? Give me a break!

[@homersimpson2512]

73 years, hate people who hurt them

[@tm13tube]

It's what they grew up knowing. It's bad. But they were less aware. I'm not making excuses but the situation was different.

[@chrisk8187]

Millieo, Ok, let's apply the same conditions for you and see what your reaction is......

[@KH-nt7ej]

This is beyond comprehension!!! All that time wasted serving ignorant humans. We DO NOT have a right to do this to animals. They don't OWE YOU anything.

[@hooverzavala8071]

Hating people doesnt work for abuse animals, save your energy to do something about

[@stas33309]

@@KH-nt7ej If they do this to elephants, why we should not just enslave them?

[@elizabethczepiel5220]

Thank you for saving this beauty!! Hope she didn't think she was going to be killed for being too old to work! Hope the other rescued elephants will rally and comfort her! Would love to see an update on Sook-Jai to see how she's going!

[@cacatr4495]

An UPDATE, YES PLEASE, and SOON. Please.

[@bug2244]

According to the sanctuary, Elephant Nature Park, for the first couple of days, "when she got out of her enclosure she went directly to the river, but now she is taking her time around the property to explore!" They're hoping she'll continue to get better. When I looked it up, I found that the average life expectancy of an elephant is anywhere between 48 years for an Asian elephant and 60-70 years for other elephants so Sook-Jai, at 73-years-old, has outlived her normal lifespan.

[@cacatr4495]

Not outlived a normal lifespan, an elephant can live to be her age and beyond. She's elderly, but she's continuing on, and naturally, we desire the best and longest happiness and peace for her. :)

[@bug2244]

Yes, that's why I used the word "average". She has in fact outlived her normal, as in average, lifespan. But I don't know why you'd want to argue with me about something so petty instead of thanking me for responding to your request for an update. I took time out of my life to look it up and write it out for you even though I know you could have done it yourself, but didn't.

[@colabama]

+ Sandy Simpson Thank you for the cogent,compassionate response.I'm sure C Catr wasn't intending to be offensive,surely I hope not.Best regards,colabama

[@witty_net]

When I saw your tears, I also cried, and I'm still crying. Can't see the screen. I hate those people who abused you, Sook.

[@thetrinitee]

I can’t stop crying. I’m so happy for her!💛

[@dimar7641]

My heart goes out to her. This is a heartwrenching story...... she should have led a normal life many years ago. Why do these people wait so long to free the elephants ??? ...... These poor souls are already old when they are set free.

[@alicekragh4298]

Marilou Dimalanta It cost a lot of money to save an elefant. They have to buy the elefant or take it from the owner. If they have to take the elefant, the owner often goes to court and it cost a lot of money. If we all support and pay some money .. lot or less . once or every month, they will be able to save more elefants.

[@kumar77711]

Very true. I agree with u.!

[@ashasanjay1832]

millions of thanks for saving her..

[@jenniferann6956]

I was crying watching her, crying for what she’s been through and crying happiness! She is so beautiful and strong and brave! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Animals are so much braver than humans could ever be! Thank you so much for rescuing this beautiful angel!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@deniselancaster6888]

Absolutely wonderful to see her finally rescued. May the time she has left make up for her harsh life of labour & cruelty. Thank you to her rescuers.

[@SR71GIRL]

Thank you to all of the humans working to make her life better. Much love to you & ALL elephants. They are incredible creatures.

[@tm13tube]

Shedding tears because so many are being kind to her. Tears of gratitude and hope.

[@Sonomacats]

And, I'm convinced she knew she was finally free. She was close to ENP and her trunk was up and she could smell the other elephants.

[@CariElswickcastaneda]

I hate seeing her so sad but I just am staying positive that she is living a way happier healthier life now.... I hope someone can post and update on her soon thank you

[@fredrikbjork3223]

Updates at their website! 😊

[@boadicea5856]

Can’t stop crying tears of JOY. 😭 Thank you to Joan Baez and the rescuers who save and protect these amazing, incredibly intelligent elephants. 🙏

[@KrensRTS06]

Hopeful her newfound freedom gives her the strength to live many more years.

[@justkamalrajr5760]

How much efforts they are taking to save this precious creature simply awesome....

[@rustyshackleford5549]

thank you on behalf of the animals if they could thank you I'm sure they would shame on humans that harm animals.........................

[@artfullofheart1]

You HAVE to make longer videos! These wonderful videos of the rescue of elephants are so important in letting people know about all the hardship they have gone through and the help they need. These amazing videos are much too short and it's like having to eat a good meal in 4 minutes or less when you what at least 10 minutes to savor the food. These elephant rescue videos nourish our souls and let us know the help that you and the elephants need at your sanctuary!

[@cacatr4495]

YES, YES, YES!!! We DO need LONGER VIDEOS, Please!! PLEASE!

[@JamesWilson-vq2fb]

Thank you for saving these amazing beings!

[@judywilliams981]

God Bless all the people involved in her rescue and in helping her in her new home! You truly do the Lord's work! May Sook Jai have many blessed years to enjoy her freedom!

[@prisna2009]

it was heartbreaking to see the elephant shed tears.... how can humans be so cruel....i am thankful that there is an angel who has devoted her life to rescuing them and rehabilitating them... god bless

[@greendesign575]

I hope she's happy again, this breaks my heart. 💗☁☁☁🐘☁☁☁💗

[@Kelly-tp6ol]

What you do is so amazing. I love watching your videos and hope one day I can visit your sanctuary. Thankyou for all that you do.

[@nancydemoss8421]

Reading about Sook-Jai and the hell she went through during her life made my chest hurt for her. God bless everyone who saved her!!! 👍🙏

[@kristeyh937]

Is she able to interact and socialize with other elephants? I would very much like to see an update video.

[@LilyMichaelle]

Go to the website. Lots of videos and updates

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Thank God for you kind people! How wonderful to give this elephant some freedom and comfort in her old age. Shame on the industries that use them, shame, shame, shame!

[@melaniem5191]

I'm so happy for her!

[@merlecharge6813]

Thank you from my heart to all the caring people who help and give love to these gentle Giants The cruelty these beautiful Giants endure is beyond comprehension 👏👍👏👍👏🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ayokay123]

Finally, at the end of her lifespan. Sooo tragically sad that it took so long.

[@mariateresagurian39]

Crying too. Is a ferocious pain to see these magnificent, old and wise creatures suffering in this condition. Love, for your work.

[@rozaliaslaboiu7810]

I am soooo ashamed to be part of the human race. Sook-Jai forgive us for all that you have endured in these years on our part. :((((((((((((

[@lele2795]

Yes you should be ashamed of yourself you human you 😢

[@mirasolabella1539]

Thank you for saving this beautiful creatures it brokes my heart when he cried he knew his safe from harm. You guys who help this poor elephant may god bless you more and more beautiful creatures to be save

[@hema786ful]

I love elephants, pls rescue and protect the elephants

[@janethartord479]

I don't want 2 go to the zoo much any more. If that's how animals r treated my dog and o watch a lot of animal.rescues

[@charlie1914]

Janet Hartord I won’t go to zoo and circus after knowing that animals are treated so badly there.

[@samanthav8728]

It’s amazing to me after watching so many of these stories how you capture so much emotion in such a short video! God Bless you Elephant Nature Park!

[@theresalalta1066]

A heart felt thank you to the rescuers. May God bless.

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Thank god for the wonderful lady who runs this camp and all the amazing volunteers who work hard and selflessly to give these giants the respect and freedom they deserve. That was very moving.

[@cheeseme_no_likey8947]

i wanna go to Thailand and take care of the elephants there... she was crying when she realized she'll be in an elephant sanctuary... i'm crying now.

Nobody really knows why the elephant was crying. It may have been thinking it was going to her death for all we know. It wasn't eating, either. I suppose many people would cry and loose their appetite if they thought they were being transported to their death as well.

[@sallybethbranscom666]

@ uphijihi

[@RichardStrong86]

@ We do know. Elephants are incapable of crying like humans, or even most mammals, because they lack the tear ducts and gland system. They instead produce a lot of moisture to keep their eyes from drying (from the wind blasting into its face).

[@tessdurberville711]

@@RichardStrong86 Wrong. www.thebookstall.com/book/9781545512951

[@majesticgurl8606]

❤❤❤LEK you are a VERY SPECIAL Lady, you and your team are excellent carers and guardians of these magnificent, majestic, gentle giants.Thank you for showing so much love and care for these elephants. 😊Much Love Maryanne

[@cindywitter9741]

Shoot, I was crying during her rescue as well! I adore elephants, gentle giants unless provoked, so intelligent. There’s so much we can learn from them especially regarding family and friendships. Seeing this grand old woman taking her first steps of freedom was awe inspiring! You need Paul now to serenade her with his piano 😊♥️

[@purrrrson]

OH my, to think about the life she had, was heartbreaking. Finally, free to live her life with not only freedom but surrounded with love and the care she deserves. Fills my heart with joy! Thank you!!

[@dianemorris-hill7509]

Lex, the work you do is so important, it's obvious. You are an angel for the elephants, god bless you and all who help. The world is a better place because of you and your husband, and all the volunteers. Thank you

[@madtheumbreonlol6272]

God bless you. Thank you for giving this majestic creature a real life

[@Byzantine41]

Thank you for saving these beautiful angels. You give me a little hope for the human race that there is some good in this world. God bless you all.

[@margaritalopezgomez6923]

¡¡Pobrecita Sook-Jai con tanto sufrimiento!! Yo también he llorado al leer su historia y la de miles de elefantes esclavizados. Debemos gritar muy alto para que esto termine, pues el ser humano muchas veces carece de humanidad. Descansa al final de tu vida queridísima Sook- Jai, afortunadamente aún quedan personas buenas y caritativas.Gracias por salvar a los sufridos elefantes.

[@patriciajames6838]

At first, the beautiful elephant may have thought what is going to happen to me now. Thank goodness for such caring human beings. How enlightened I am to have witnessed this.

[@prachisharma5627]

Thanks... Gratitude.. Love... Blessings.. To these voiceless babies & all rescuers 🙂🙏🧚‍♀️😇

[@magdalenaneculaescu]

Lek you are a Saint, amazing and wonderful soul. Earth gained so much having you here. Is so sad that these amazing creatures suffer so much.

[@sarahwilloughby2509]

It's heartbreaking to see any animal cry. And theY DO cry! I pray she finds companionship with other elephants as well as peace and serenity. Bless be to all innocents on the earth.

[@cathmitchell5144]

So wonderful to watch and so emotional.God bless everyone who helped her. And he will.Heartfelt thankyou.

[@Donkey2_]

@2:53 elephant's tears of joy. She is so happy that someone actually cares for her. Thanks to the awesome team who rescued her and make her feel warm!

[@finjatortl]

Keep up the amazing work! I hope you get to rescue more elephants and save them from a life of misery. I will be back at Elephant Nature Park to volunteer again in the near future!

[@cacatr4495]

Thank you, dear one, for helping. Much Love.

[@margaretdrew6093]

So pleased for her ,for the rest of her days she will be loved ,and looked after .

[@andilamont]

Omg seeing her cry, broke my heart.😢 Poor mama. Love you Sook-Jai! -Andi from Ohio,USA

[@undomiel972]

Thank you Ms. Lek and to your staff and to the volunteers. 😭😭❤❤❤❤

[@AlaskanAndie]

OMG WHEN I SAW HER TEARS I JUST FELL APART!!! TO ALL THE PEOPLE THAT HELPED HER..... GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR WHAT YOU ARE DOING !!!!!

[@truthbknwn]

OMG blind AND deaf the poor thing! No doubt due to poor treatment. Thank you so much for helping.

[@axlyoung1218]

Thank you to the people. And ones who support these beautiful animals.

[@poloniumhalos6120]

Seeing her crying breaks my heart but she will be home and happy now.

[@farhanatoerien3437]

The work you are doing is EPIC!!! Thank you for putting your life into this

[@chrishughes4961]

Thank you for giving her a happy life for what she has left she deserves it bless you.

[@SelmoFatja0815BARS]

Thank you! God bless you.

[@whiteshoshanim]

Thank you for doing this amazing work for the captive elephants. It brings me to tears seeing her tears. I pray that she will be loved for the rest of her life. God bless you.

[@lizpollitt8691]

Thank you for saving her.

[@doeharris5363]

Tears of happiness from me and probably millions of people around the world. Well done all of you. XXXXXX. 😊😊😊😊🐱🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@siddharthks3223]

Thanks for saving her❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@georgiapines7906]

Bless you for rescuing this poor sweetheart and all the others as well.😘

[@Jefchang1]

I GREW UP IN A TOUGH BUSINESS IN THE UK, AND I'M CRYING TOO TO SEE THIS RESCUE AND DEAR LEK TRAVELLING IN THE TRUCK WITH THE BEAUTIFUL ELEPHANT. HECK YOU ARE ALL SUCH GREAT COMPASSIONATE PEOPLE. BUDDHA WILL BLESS YOU ALL. AS A VOLUNTEER I WORKED WITH COMPASSION IN WORLD ARMING FOR SEVERAL YEARS IN THE UK. IT'S STRESSFUL AND HEART BREAKING. A BRIT IN THAILAND.

[@suzy5166]

She was crying alot while she was travelling..... bless her heart.

[@s.archuleta3570]

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! That beautiful creature had a HORRIBLE life but now she can live free from that now!!❤

[@angelajoseph6709]

73 years old! This is the 1st elephant I've seen that old. God bless her and the folk VC saving her!

[@joyceanderson8045]

God Bless the wonderful work you are doing!!!

[@slinman100]

Sook-Jai, I pray the rest of your days are filled with joy. 🙏🏼❤️ This is why I donate to their Save Elephant Foundation.

[@Ashanti71]

I'm crying for joy that this poor being is saved. LOVE and thanks to all who saved her. XXXX

[@barbarachambers7974]

She is a true survivor and very inspiring to me. Much love to all of you ❤️ 💛

[@3554ELM]

Thank you to all the rescuers. God bless you.💐❤️

[@TheRickie41]

So much stress before relief. But she's free to live her life out with love and care now...bless you and all your wonderful elephants.

[@kumifoliola7234]

Many Blessings 💜😃

[@apaisiri3665]

god bless you all... good job

[@bubbybearist]

So happy that Sook-Jai is happy and free now. God bless everyone that helped with her rescue.

[@mariayoshimura3450]

Thank you for helping rescue her ❤️

[@monyetmm]

Great job.. thanks for helping this majestic animal..

[@simondev1287]

Her tears brought tears in my eyes 😂😂. She spent 73 yrs in hardships. Salute to the lady for such a noble cause.

[@jessicaspears3713]

I was crying too....God Bless you for saving her!

[@tantone0157]

Wow, this was heartbreaking. These humans that inflict such pain on these intelligent and beautiful elephants should be held to account for cruelty. Thank you Lek for rescuing all these elephants

[@c.b5996]

Ohhh my heart.. Thank you so much for saving these precious babies

[@DominicoCaro]

God bless you guys for the work you do. this is heartfelt news.

[@sharmilakulkarni4356]

No words left for this respectful lady to appreciate.

[@karleenmcnichols3125]

When the elephant cried I cried too. She was probably so frightened and couldn’t know her life was about to be so much better. Other elephants to share her life with, no beatings, plenty of food and kind caregivers. If God’s willing, I will visit Elephant Nature Park one day. How I want to touch them and tell them how much they touch my soul.

[@YOUTUBE_BOOMERnCHANNY]

I love you !!!! You are sooo very amazing !

[@marshalocker5475]

The Elephant is so happy shes crying! God bless you.

[@debbiegross3136]

This made me just sob. But I believe for every cruel and evil person out there there are more pure angels like her rescuers!

[@scorpianladyqueen]

she is so precious, no elephant should have to endure that cruelty, im so happy she is free

[@missnicoletta4698]

wonderful ..the pain is over ..thanks for help ..have a long life in freedom ..you are beautiful elephant .

[@dagmarfries799]

Danke das es noch solche Menschen gibt die für Tiere alles tun. Sie sind die größte Bereicherung auf dieser verkommenen Erde.

[@pragyatalks]

seeing this , i also cried some tears of joy , for the love u r blessed enough, to show these beautiful divine beings. Thank you, for the love you are guys!