Man Does Everything For His Rescued Stork - KLEPETAN & MALENA | The Dodo

Man Does Everything For His Rescued Stork | This guy's been taking care of his rescued stork for 25 years - and they're part of the most epic love story ❤️
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[@ediekoller1144]

Wow--This wonderful man has made a committment in taking care of this stork for 25 yrs..And its so sweet how the male stork returns to see his female stork and the human family..a lovely story.

[@prachikate7951]

Such beautiful act of this man!!!.. sir you are idol to us really..thank you 🙏...

[@yahulwagoni4571]

I didn't know these birds lived that long.

[@riseevolution]

Does the male accept the human around or when the male is there the human live them Alone?

[@svetlanatruefamtisaj8498]

No more Klepetan, he died! Malena This year she didn't have a chicks! 😔😭😭

[@riseevolution]

@@svetlanatruefamtisaj8498 😭

[@idislikemints]

I was not sure how this video was going to go, but it turned out to be so much more amazing than I could ever imagine.

[@qp3105]

Omg I said the same thing

[@MrChuckDeez]

I agree.

[@slimshany4602]

Yes!! :)

[@kimc5814]

"Nature remembers and gives goodness back to you" Literally words to live by.

[@lanyvy]

@Mookie Spindlehurst thanks but im an atheist lmao

[@PikaPluff]

@Mookie Spindlehurst "What you believe or don't believe is of no interest to me" arrogant. no one cared in the first place for your unfathomable opinion so 👋👋👋

[@lanyvy]

@Mookie Spindlehurst Your opinion of "nature does nothing" is of no interest to me too. Nobody asked for it, therefore why wasn't I able to voice mine? :)

[@lanyvy]

@Mookie Spindlehurst I legit just said 6 words, not trying to be offensive or anything. Pull the stick out your ass Also if my opinion was of no interest to you, why did you reply?

[@PikaPluff]

@Mookie Spindlehurst lmao god wants to put you straight down to hell, believe me he told me.

[@tihosesar]

Sadly , Malena passed away today, 07.07.2021. What a beautiful love story this was, on so many levels. We will always love you Malena!

[@architchat8427]

So sad we will miss her everyday

[@baddy148]

愛你 Malena❤

[@ekawidianti5553]

Malena❤

[@rebekahbridges-tervydis5054]

A true love story, on many levels. How wonderful that 1 million people are invested in this little family. May Klepetan have safe journeys always.

[@CptSlow89]

He passed away :(

[@swedensy]

Can't be that all 11mil are vegan.

[@richardshiflett5181]

He died but he got to say goodbye to her first

[@richardshiflett5181]

@@johnstock3282 66

[@AS-jo8qh]

@@CptSlow89 How?

[@ladyfire2456]

This is one of the most beautiful and meaningful stories on the Dodo, and that is saying A LOT as there are THOUSANDS of incredible stories. Dodo, you never cease to amaze! Well done.

[@TheDodo]

💓

[@ladyfire2456]

@Junior Mudd Mine too!

[@simsisimsi3233]

Klepetan have passed away couple days ago 😭😭

[@joeb4117]

@@simsisimsi3233 that is very sad. Thanks for the post but I wonder how he knows Klepetan died. Maybe he just didn't show up. Maybe he made a new girlfriend who was closer. Regardless, I wish them all happiness. Maybe Klepetan will show up next year.

[@simsisimsi3233]

@@joeb4117 Hey couple weeks ago they post a good news.He is alive.Where he have been they don't know but he's not dead.Owner of this house is a really happy cuz of that

[@NaomiCurtis]

I am in awe of your ability every year to withstand the anxiety of waiting for male to return. It is like waiting and hoping for a son to make back through a mine field with snipers and not able know the time or route until the son opens the door. You go through this year after year. As a mom myself, I can understand that internal feeling of dread and hope.

[@russellleblanc1539]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. I'd be too worried to stay calm while waiting, thinking the absolute worst n' praying. Prob break down when he shows up. I'd be mostly nervous for her. I want her husband to return to her safely.

[@mikshinee87]

Yeah. Klepatan might be hunted by one of the locals in Africa one day, it's a growing problem. Some storks actually stopped flying away for the winter as they feel safer in Europe. In my culture it has always been considered an evil act to harm a stork as they were symbols of fertility and spring.

[@antonelabakavic4045]

I am so glad Dodo covered this incredible story of true love and friendship. Everyone in Croatia knows about Malena and Klepetan and their amazing love story and now the people all over the world can meet them. Thank you Dodo!💗💕💖💗💕💖💗💕💖💗💕💖

[@trottinettesauvage]

I ma curious on I'd this story ever had an impact on hunting over there? Did it change anything 🤔

[@sandmanjono1239]

A beautiful story - such dedication by a great man 😊😊😊

[@imaginedragons3974]

I was soo happy when i saw that our little country got on to this very big chanel OMG soooooo happy.❤❤im from Croatia!👍❤ Thank you for all of the likes!

[@patsylvest]

I love how the world is smaller - thanks to technology and channels like The Dodo. I'm in California. Nice to meet you.

[@Rob12408]

Hello from Oklahoma, US. I love this story ! Anita

[@charki40]

Im from Australia and what a beautiful story from your country. I just posted it on my FB. Bless you.

[@Nikki-tx6kh]

Love your country, it's on my wishlist. Choose something good at Dora please. Need more Croatian on my playlist

[@xxxxOS]

Hi from Scotland!! :)

[@vedranromac1046]

I met this wonuderful man... simple, honest and warm person, just as you can see&feel in this video. One of my favorite stories from my country. Hello to all Dodo viewers from Croatia.

[@doro8364]

Heej slovenija tuuu!! Kako si, šta ima??

[@vedranromac1046]

@@doro8364 Hej susjedo sa sjevera :-), evo dobro je, uživam u ovom super kanalu i srećem na yt ljude kraj kojih defakto živim:-)))))

[@doro8364]

Haha ;)))

[@makedonijaljubovmoja]

Hej, Makedonija tu, jel stigao Klepetan ovog proljeca ? Bok !!

[@makedonijaljubovmoja]

Hej, Slovenka !! Otkad je najlepsa Slovenka u Beloj Kuci u Vashingtonu, vi Slovenci mnoooogo neshto se pravite vazni !!! Pozdrav do sve vas i neka Bog cuva Sloveniju i njen narod !

[@courtneykathleen2686]

When he started with “so I’ve been her wings” my heart exploded 😭💖

[@GoodJob7117]

now i know why humanity isn't extinct yet

[@f8ofk8]

Human caring at its best.

[@gezellige_poes967]

From Wikipedia: "On 7 July 2021, Malena died due to old age. Her death was announced by Stjepan Vokić. At the time of her death, she had been cared for by Vokić for 28 years." The Wikipedia entry further stated that Klepetan was alive a the time of Malena's passing.

[@redwoods7370]

Thanks for the update. God bless her soul. Her husband and her father are in mourning. She had a good life.

[@carolannrompca5495]

This man has put his whole life into saving this stork I think that is amazing,the Stork could not ask for a better carer and to get a husband Stork and baby storkss is the icing on the cake...Long life and health to all of them...

[@kmtz8274]

I never comment on videos but this story is so beautiful and sweet...what a beautiful couple of birds and what a great man...👏👏👏👏💞💞💞💞

[@cappy2282]

Awesome!! That guy *doesn't* mess around...when it comes to taking care of his pet 😆😆

[@DeltaDaspleto]

Less a pet, more like a friend

[@Cuban20]

@@DeltaDaspleto No, more like Family

[@LindaEll89]

@@Cuban20 yass 🤗

[@RotGodKing]

The fact that millions watch a live stream of him coming back and it looks to be shown in a city center/town square is so awesome. I absolutely love that.

[@NS-sg2ib]

"I don't believe in fairytales, but I do believe in goodness. I believe that nature remembers, and gives goodness back to you." GOOSEBUMPS

[@justapillow2443]

The strength of a stork's bond with its mate is so incredible. With all kelepetan has to go through, he still stays with melena even though she is cared for by a human. Birds are skittish creatures, yet they both have gotten used to human interaction. Amazing!

[@quirkyquips9915]

265 views in five minutes? Yay! I had no idea storks lived so long! Another reason we need to protect our planet!

[@KatherineUribe-1]

The most beautiful rescue story I've ever heard! Because this man cared for the stork, she was able to have a mate and even offspring! At the posting of this video, almost 60 chicks have been raised to maturity by this pair! This story made me cry happy tears. Bless those that care about the creatures that share the planet with us, that give their lives to helping them.💕🤗

[@kingmufasa8929]

From South Africa! Pray he survives many more years

[@agaagosz8534]

So touching I'm crying like a baby. I'm from Poland, we love storks. We have joke about storks finding babies in the cabbage and delivering them to their parents.

[@tzar103]

Aga Łagosz that's so lovely 💕

[@aurea.]

My parents are Polish but I was born in Canada, we still do love our storks ❤

[@tzar103]

Aga Łagosz that's so sweet your comment,and this mans endless kindness for the storks 💕

[@GurcharanDhillon]

Hello, I am from Eastern Panjaab. Every year birds migrate in winter season. We get a lot of birds from Russia/Siberia. Storks are one of them. Love nature mother and its members. Humanity is above all and we all are one. If one shares/spread love to anyone then he/she gets back the same without any restrictions, boundaries, race, colour. Love is above colour, race, clans, boundaries, regions and continents. Spread the love.

[@tzar103]

Singh Khalsa how nice to hear you love nature bless you 💕

[@susieast450]

What a beautiful story and look how many storks have been born, helping to keep them from being extinct in our world! So beautiful!!

[@niranjangupta8399]

It's not us, it's not just us on this planet! I think it's about time we realise that.

[@jelisavetaobradovic5366]

It seemes like Klepetan passed away recently. This wonderful man said that Klepetan came back in May to actually say goodbay to Malena 💔

[@digitalizate72]

Absolutely wondrous!!!! Such a touching love story between human and animals ❤️❤️❤️

[@AlPootis]

We..... We are animals.

[@digitalizate72]

Wandering Dude So true!! 👌🏻😉❤️

[@AlPootis]

@@digitalizate72 Alright, it just sounded like you thought we weren't animals.

[@digitalizate72]

@@AlPootis My bad, I DO think we are animals, just a different kind!! 😄😉

[@AlPootis]

@@digitalizate72 There is no different kind. If you mean apes, birds, insects, felines etc., we are of course apes.

[@mandena5]

This is Croatia!!!! Yaaaaaay

[@amargilaj66]

What a beautiful heart this man has !?!. He has been doing this for 2 decades. Much love to this man and Croatia from a fellow Albanian !!

[@lorofcb3]

If this does not warm your heart you are dead inside. Honestly one of the sweetest things I have ever seen. ❤️

[@tebn5130]

So sweet love ❤ You found the best stork ever, and the stork found the best man 😁 Who else loves The dodo's type of channel? 😊 I love that you make heartwaming videos, who else? 👍

[@neoplasm888]

The dodo's vids are wholesome and make you feel warm inside. This is some needed light in the dark world we live in ❤.

[@tebn5130]

True

[@thatrandomguy2250]

@@neoplasm888 I feel like this is proof this world isn't as dark as it seems with so many willing ppl to go overboard for animals

[@MegaMick56]

what extra can I say I love this channel. I love these caring people .

[@Liridezka]

This man deserves heaven! 💙💙

[@040119863842]

This is by far my favorite dodo video

[@LisaApril]

❤I didn’t know that people poached storks. How horrible. They are beautiful. This story is amazing and this man’s dedication is beautiful. Having someone to live for is beautiful. All of those babies born to his storks have him As their grandfather. That’s a wonderful life.

[@shawntaelanase575]

awe this melted my heart I love birds 😍😍😍😙😙

[@TheDodo]

There's a lot more where this came from, Shawntae 💕: kzbin.info/aero/PLLoPYaJqlcK77c02MgFN2n2_EF026uhiB

[@mariapena4654]

birds are awesome creatures

[@AlPootis]

@@mariapena4654 Agreed.

[@robiefolaadewole7404]

I can't stop crying. This is so beautiful 😢😢😢💕💕

[@elizabethhestevold1340]

These beautiful birds are the birds off my child hood at my Grand parents house in Jutland, Denmark. As a little girl on summer vacations, I would sit on the door stoop of the kitchen across from our stable, waiting for our Stork familys return to Denmark They knew us, me, and I would throw out cut up bread on the cobblestones. They would fly down close up, talking , feeding . On their beautiful Red Legs. How I loved these Grand, Noble birds.🇩🇰🇺🇸💜

[@nalasimba]

Beautiful! But, why would anyone want to harm a stork? This gentleman Stjepan is very kind and clearly a good person! All the best to you all and a safe return for Klepetan! Wishing you a very Happy and Prosperous, Peaceful Christmas.

[@groovypullet2337]

This is one of the loveliest things I've ever watched. I don't think I could bring myself to watch the livestream, I would be so upset if he didn't come back.

[@sppencer]

the stork malena died, she didnt want to eat for about 20 days. her mate klepetan is still alive and looking for her. the gentleman who cared for malena is very sad but he will go on caring for klepetan ( fish, meat) if he goes on coming back. god bless him for caring for malena and taking responsibility for her well being for 28 years.

[@stellakalivas2302]

What a beautiful story this is. I hope the Papa bird makes it back every year to be with his Honey and make more little baby birds. Such a nice man to do this. God bless him and his family of Storks.

[@georgianadarcy9072]

Klepetan came back to Malena on the 18th of March 2019, at 03:00 pm CET! Love is forever!

[@ktkat1949]

What a lovely story. I know that in Europe storks that are good luck and their nests are built in houses, churches etc. They can live for a very long time. The longest recorded is 39 years and it was an adult before it was banded. They are wonderful birds.

[@paolamirabello636]

Ive been in croatia and its full of nature there! Awesome isnt it?

[@domicunko7]

I'm from Croatia and yeah, It's a beautiful story!

[@mirjanamatolic5823]

Malena &. Klepetan💞 koja ljubav medju pticama, za mnoge muske bi se moglo reci klipani... Odu i vise se nikad ne pojave, zato Boze cuvaj zivotinje 🙏💞 Jos je poznat i papagaj Hugo koji zna puno rici, iz Splita je. 🐦 HUGO❤️

[@h.s.6269]

Wow. This is just such a beautiful story. The man is showing such love to his charge and by doing so helped her find a mate. To have helped orchestrate nearly 50 baby storks that wouldn't have ever happened if he had let nature take her so long ago. That has to be an amazing feeling, having an amazing bond with the stork herself and to know your actions helped the population so nicely! Good job man!!! You are awesome, keep taking care of that lady bird.

[@jamesrossi8442]

What a wonderful story. 20 years! Good Lord

[@Amyym]

Angels do walk among us & this man is one of them. To dedicate your life to caring for a creature most people overlook makes you a certain kind of special and wonderful.

[@canecorsomolosser3294]

That's a hero to me 😊 Respect nature

[@maryfitzsimmonsmcgaw3640]

Watching this made me quite teary with the beauty of it all. God bless Stjepan, Malena and Klepetan may they all keep safe and well.

[@gjbeaudry1484]

This guy is awesome!!! I hope he receives just half the love he gives, although he deserves double!!!

[@winniewinkles]

Omg this is so beautiful.

[@jillianness8629]

Omg this was amazing..such a sweet person. Why can't we have more humans like this. He treats that gorgeous girl better than some people treat their kids.

[@laurafeher9694]

God Bless 🇭🇷 Croatia & ALL that help these majestic birds!

[@crazycouter]

You sir have got a heart of gold, Thank you for being her savior for all of her life,

[@Cj-fe6uy]

Can we have more of this in the world please

[@icarocxiv]

That is knowing how to share our passage through the earth with our fellow travelers, we are not their owners or their masters, they are to complement our joy and our life and it is our obligation to take care of our little brothers

[@tzar103]

icarocxiv beautifully said 💕

[@Bojack727]

So much thanks to this man! We need more people like him!

[@londiniumcross5122]

I saw this long ago on TV, There is a documentary, and this guy is on Facebook. Wonder if the storks are still alive. God bless him!

[@Andrea-kq9mw]

They are! And last spring Klepetan was late and everyone got worried, there were even news articles about it, but he came back in the end 😊

[@LindaEll89]

He died of old age a couple of months ago, he said goodby to Malena and passed away. O read in the comments that there are other male storks interested in her but she chased them away...for now. Maybe next year she finds a new partner, or because she is old to, she meet Klepetan by crossing the 🌈bridge and they reunite on the other side.

[@nottocleverxx614]

Oddly enough, this is probably my favorite video from this channel.

[@samreads]

Klepetan and Malena - a most amazing love story. Like magic.

[@57Pinky_Promise65]

Beautiful story about this two storks and the love for each other. And thank you for bringing awareness to the poaching and hunting. I pray for his safe return to his lovely wife. May God bless you for loving & caring for them. 💕

[@celinnejansson5679]

A beautiful story of love and friendship 😊

[@OverdramaticAngel]

Absolutely amazing!

[@sarahmacnaughtan9900]

What a brilliant story, and the BEST awareness campaign ever. Well done to the gentleman who's adopted this beautiful bird.

[@donnaprice7931]

How heart warming is this story. God bless this gentleman.💞🙋

[@MrRoztoc]

Wow. I never saw a story like this one. Especially about storks. So heartwarmed! :)

[@vanadiumV]

greetings from Morocco! God bless you ! God bless Croatia !

[@enemylasagna3688]

Im from Croatia!! And this man truly touched my heart!

[@Bronwyn031]

I'm not crying... there's just something in my eye. 💖💖💖

[@amanda7027]

Im crying animals are truly so amazing

[@isabellaadamsbakingvlogs4833]

How could someone dislike this

[@paulsmallriver6066]

They are poachers

[@AreebaKhan-dx7xo]

I've seen so many stories on this channel but this one is truly incredible. The man's dedication to the stork and the passion that he shares for his mission is inspiring. Klepetan's return to his nest is so heartwarming to watch.

[@nasciacito6651]

What a lovely story! How can a person kill a beautiful creature like this! You are a nice man. Respect from Italy!👍❤

[@marycassatt6542]

Heartwarming, such compassion and dedication this man has. Love it ❤

[@gibby19]

This made me cry...and gave me hope in humanity when I needed it most.

[@alexiaking7369]

Tbh it’s really cool that they’ve raise 59 storks from that nest. Just imagine. For many of the ones killed, they are bringing new life into the world. Hopefully to keep their numbers steady. So beautiful

[@SamStrayWood]

This is the best love story on so many levels I never knew I needed to witness...

[@OakholdC]

Birds are amazing in general.

[@basquat76]

In my country storks are the national bird so whenever the first stork is spotted in springtime it's in the news. I guess there's just something about storks.

[@luzleyva9096]

This beautiful love story should be a movie ❤️❤️❤️❤️😍

[@MultiReynal]

What more can i say but amazing . Best bird human interaction I've ever seen in life. the trust of stork and dedication of human is truly one of a mind

[@alicee6013]

Thank you! Beautiful story!

[@nidhin85]

By far the best video you have uploaded Dodo....Thank you Dodo....God bless them all....

[@jwillard3603]

Wow! How come I haven't seen this. It's like a fairytale. Absolutely lovely.

[@jennydelaflor2087]

Same

[@karlastivicic158]

Every spring we wait for Klepetan to come back. One year he was late and people thought they will never see him again but he came safe and healthy. It's tradicion,every child in Croatia knows story about Klepetan and Malena. Croatians have big heart❤

[@Fergusius]

Pozdrav iz Srbije, iz prelepe Vojvodine. Klepetan i Malena su, trenutno, najlepsi par na ovim prostorima :)

[@alisontonti5477]

I’m so glad you two found each other she’s a beautiful stork and you are a beautiful person!!

[@chocolatesugar-lovage9678]

This is beautiful and I too believe in the goodness everyone gives and receives! Have a safe journey home, elegant storks! 😄💖

[@pbarratt73]

I admire this guy what a nice bloke. Great video.

[@Twintouch1]

Awesome! This man has a heart of gold! ❣️

[@boxymetalworks]

This actually brought tears to my eyes 😭 In a very good way. I've lost a lot of my faith in people here lately and for some reason, even though I see many inspirational nature stories and whatnot, this one hit home. Thanks for sharing and a million times over... more people should be like this man. So willing to help others despite any differences, including a completely different species.

[@justiceneeded01]

Easily one of the most heart warming stories I've ever seen 😍

[@sbgirl4371]

What an amazing human! The world needs more like him!

[@patybluelol3637]

Im from Croatia!🇭🇷🇭🇷💞💞💞💞 and I realy love this story about Malena and Klepetan

[@videkilaszlo7360]

Old people awesome ! Respect!

[@patrickdean9797]

this one tugged at the old heart strings God bless people like Stepjan

[@dinkey4921]

Back in Poland, there's a bunch of stork nests everywhere. Last time I visited, I got to see one! It was pretty intersting.