Two Elephants Freed From Concrete Pit After 20 Years | The Dodo Comeback Kids

[@juliafox7904]

This is what all life needs, isn’t it. To be free and happy to live without torture.

[@Longuro]

It is literally emotional torture to confine these intelligent and emotional animals to such small spaces. They are meant to roam many miles daily. Thank you for rescuing them from that concrete prison!

[@andymartinez767]

ALL animals should be free to roam, not just elephants

[@faes6471]

When the water sprayed on her for the first time, that look on her face was so full of joy and appreciation of life for the first time in 20 years. Imagine 20 years in a locked, barren room. These elephants are finally being cared for, thank you

[@soniabelcher4090]

Where was this? Someone needs to go to jail.

[@user-um8fy8wh4n]

​@@soniabelcher4090 Argentina I think..... good luck.

[@me124]

It’s prison and it must stop! These are huge animals that walk miles in a day.

[@AdityaGupta-xq3kr]

The zoo authorities should be locked up in a concrete cell for 20 years .

[@RasheedKhan-he6xx]

None of what you wrote is shown in the video. Where did you get that its the first time she was sprayed with water and although they were in a concrete enclosure it didn't look like a locked barren room. Finally, elephants (in fact most animals) don't have the facial musculature to show expressions. It is something that humans evolved in order to better communicate in our social groups. Elephants do communicate in social groups but they do so with subsonic rumbles and sounds that you wouldn't hear. What you are seeing in her face is your imagination.

[@meemeepalmer4144]

😭😭😭they were actually smiling n laughing having fun!!!may god continue to bless you all to b a blessing!!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💞💞💞

[@lisablack4258]

Elephants never forget that you saved them and offered them a beautiful life. The rewards are priceless. I want to thank you for helping these beautiful creatures 💖.

[@daisyelmir1289]

Please don't fall for the Dodo troll folks.🌼

[@DrOtto-sx7cp]

0m mani padme um ! 🙏🌹

[@Lamiishere]

Cringe af

[@jacobreisser8034]

@WORLD OF FAMILY GUY Twat.

[@stevemonkey6666]

I think you need more elephant videos 👍

[@Masonkaren]

That's horrible and thank you for her precious life outside of the compound that she's been living

[@Moona1966]

You could see quite clearly that their former handlers cared for them deeply, but were happy to see them move on to living a more authentic life. Thank you for sharing this beautiful moment with us!

[@Revelwoodie]

It looks like one of those old zoos that was never modernized, where the animals are basically just on display. It must suck for the caregivers who work there, knowing how much better could be done for them.

[@beepboop4016]

@WORLD OF FAMILY GUY word what’s the curse?

[@zeizei4615]

@WORLD OF FAMILY GUY everyone dies lmao we all cursed???

[@et3182]

I worked at a zoo this past summer that was subpar. It wasn't as bad as the one in this video but it certainly isn't good. All the keepers there cared a lot for the animals and did their best to make the animals comfortable, but unfortunately, the keepers themselves are powerless. Ownership is at fault for the poor quality of habitat. The keepers can only do their best and hope ownership will listen to reason.

[@MyMy-zi7yv]

@@et3182 That's a good reason for doing away with displaying creatures in captivity! Just like rodeos, a circus, using and HUNTING ANIMALS for sport such as racing, riding them, making them fight for betting purposes etc., you get the picture. There's a good counter argument for ever keeping animals enclosed and FORCING them to do what is not natural from them.

[@larrylavertywildlife6512]

Oh my, for those of us who care deeply about the lives of elephants, this event is huge, and hugely moving. And for those who may just now be learning about the lives of elephants, welcome. I for one have had my life changed by these beings. Their powers of love and intelligence are larger than life, just as they are to the naked eye. Respect and gratitude to all involved in this rescue.

[@JP-rb1js]

Elephants truly are incredible animals

[@voiciray]

Elephants are family. ❤️🐘❤️

[@christinecronje4704]

Please note that the plural of Elephant is Elephant! Not Elephants.

[@lucydean1063]

Well said. It’s heartbreaking and joyful all at the same time. I’m just so happy for them to experience freedom! And a big to the people of Argentina for recognizing that these and all- animals deserve a better future. ❤

[@joannemurdock7899]

God Bless all the people who have helped in this rescue and relocation for these MAGNIFICENT sensitive ELEPHANTS! 🐘🐘🙏🙏

[@EVERTSMID]

Amen…❤️🕊💪

[@louloustreasuretrove2122]

Amen 🙏 ❤

[@MetalFan10101]

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[@catc8927]

@@MetalFan10101 LOL thank you so much for giving this troll a well-earned takedown. This spam bot drives me nuts!

[@wolfmangoland7972]

When water was sprayed on her face, it was lit with joy. Priceless moment. I am glad these two elephants will be able to lead better lives. Thank you to the people who helped these two innocent elephants.

[@theworking-hour]

I am so thrilled with this rescue! Thank you for helping them!!

[@christinatweet6580]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ the rescue!! 😇👍

[@drewmiller3462]

Elephants are the ambassadors to the animal kingdom. We need to respect them.

[@SeattleRaindrop206]

This, unfortunately/fortunately, reminds me of the story from a couple weeks ago about the two tigers in the train-car for 15yrs. They were finally rescued and relocated to a beautiful sanctuary. It gave me the same feelings all over again. Bless the people that do this magnificent work.❤️🌸

[@ZelmiraJulianes]

They were 4 train tigers. Mafalda and Sandro had two Cubs on the first years in that train ... Messi and Gustavo. All of them are now at a Sanctuary "Lions Rock" in South Africa

[@m6666]

@@ZelmiraJulianes I remember seeing that too, and it was also another very emotional and sad situation. However fortunately they settled into their new home and now have much better lives. It astounds me that in this day and age there are still so many magnificent creatures being neglected and abused. Thankfully, there are people who are able to end this unnecessary suffering and bring these animals to wonderful sanctuaries where they can begin a new and free (to a certain extent) lives.

[@margedeason9670]

I remember going to The zoo In San Francisco as a young child and the elephants would spend their time rubbing their heads against the cement walls of the zoo And I remember how happy everyone was when the elephants were dropped from The zoo population! In my lifetime kinder and wiser😅i😅

[@misslaeebeauty1916]

Yes I watched that two so sad how people think this is so acceptable 😢 like how would you feel

[@kailash9566]

Thanks so Much to all that made this happen. Such a blessing of kindness ans love to these elephants

[@brendag5855]

😭😭😭😭Thank you for rescuing them and showing them patience and 💕 love. They are living the life they always deserved 🐘 🐘

[@winstonhow3614]

Such gentle pies.....we enclosed them but there's not a single streak of anger in them..... I pray they will be happy for the rest of their lives now that they are at the sanctuary.

[@leslieg5150]

This is making me cry. They are so beautiful!!

[@piccalillipit9211]

ME too

[@dianemariehawkins998]

A sad desolate life for these animals and the zoo and public for leaving it too late in a concrete pit. Thank you savers. I visited there many years ago and cried at its cruelest environment

[@erikad0511]

Really hard to not cry... I wish I could hug these people, tell them thank you for all the amazing work they do. Thank goodness for the giant hearts of world's rescuers＼⁠(⁠^⁠o⁠^⁠)⁠／

[@christinatweet6580]

Yes! They ARE amazing for freeing the two lovely creatures

[@Dune137]

Yes! People this is what life should be like. Not cruelty or abuse. Animals are not toys for us to do whatever we want with them. There are things in life you just don't do. Cruelty to animals is one of the worst things anyone could do.

[@mariar8261]

I'm so thankful The Dodo is introducing viewers to Global Sanctuary for Elephants in Brazil. They do incredible work. P&G were rescued 4 months ago - 5 days on the road(!) that supporters (such as myself) around the world followed anxiously but excitedly. Like all the ele gals there, P&G have come SO FAR, learning how to be elephants at last. They look completely different now! GSE has more rescues in the works, including the female African (P&E are Asian) elephant at the same zoo (Ecopark) shown @0:19. Hopefully, this will provide exposure and lead to more funding to help make that a reality.

[@gailfagan7579]

Yes!!! I’m in Canada and have been looking at these sanctuaries for these huge beautiful creatures. I want to donate and ALSO put some into my will for legacy funding. It’s my way of making up for the cruelty of humanity to so many of these beautiful souls. 🇨🇦💕🥰

[@Druuna55]

thank you for what you do, I'd love to visit, donate :)

[@PhyllisFicarrotta-yg1om]

I hope someone sends their former handlers and caretakers a video of them in their new home. Let them know they are doing better and a good future. God bless those that rescued them.

[@markgoodman240]

The sanctuary has given these elephants a chance to live a full life!

[@PaiviProject]

Finally those two elephants can explore and feel the nature and be happy ❤

[@mrkeith7730]

I like that the gentleman said they were individuals and did not use the word personalities.

[@cm9439]

Thank you for rescuing these beautiful animals. They deserve all the love and kindness in the world. Peace and blessings.

[@ladyjane5401]

Thank you for giving them their best life! ❤🙏

[@rpittillo]

I love elephants so much. And to see these two finally able to touch the earth and eat foliage like elephants are born to do is very humbling. Thanks to the whole team that worked so hard to get Mom and daughter to a safe sanctuary. Amazing. ❤️🤗🐘🐘

[@cynthiarogers2904]

*THERE MUST BE A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR THOSE WHO HELP ANIMALS IN NEED. GOD BLESS YOU !!!*

[@weaverdreams]

Thank you for saving these elephants. You give me hope for mankind but you are very rare. The masses unfortunately, are dumbed down zombies

[@amydenisedix]

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[@gsusan11]

I agree with you 100% WeaverDreams. The people who save animals, who provide a good and enriched living space for them if they can’t be returned to the wild, are very rare humans indeed. God bless all of them.

[@pigeonlove]

You think these were saved. They were just moved to more of the same. Any "sanctuary" is a teaspoon reliant on tourists coming in close contact. Their chance to get back the life they were due is long gone. You're the dumbed down zombie.

[@candywilson6908]

Thank you for doing this for these elephants. They can now live a happy life with no more frustration and unhappiness.❤

[@andRubymakes2]

So happy for their new life 😊💕

[@greenavital5478]

This is great news, Thank you so much! Elephants should live in freedom nobody has the right to hold them as slaves ... I hope for freedom for the rest of elephant around the world ...

[@IlluminatedWings]

This is incredible that these beauties were freed from living in a concrete pit. Thank you! God Bless All who helped!♥️🐘

[@isaachunt5799]

amen

[@iadiramorales68]

Elephants 🐘 are magical creatures. Their so beautiful. ❤❤ finally someone cared enough 😢thank you ❤

[@Christine-dz6wh]

This was absolutely beautiful and so kind of the zoo to allow them to leave to a sanctuary. ❤ gives one hope

[@pigeonlove]

Kind? They had become unfashionable and were losing money, you thicko.

[@levist9535]

@@pigeonlove Dude chill out. There are genuinely good ethical zoos who want to care for animals.

[@marilynrowland5197]

This rescue was unbelievably glorious! These poor animals desperately needed to be freed, and they are finally free to be the elephants that they are! It brings tears to my eyes! To everyone who helped make this a reality, kudos and more kudos! All of you are heroes!

[@queenie5283]

It is always heartwarming when you see people doing the right thing.

[@chrispoe2947]

There they stand. One of the most beautiful creatures on the face of this earth. Thank goodness u all gave them a second chance at a better life. Im sure their new home is and will be a great place for them. 🐘 💘

[@curiouskitteh8215]

Happy tears. The things we take for granted

[@Davids77724]

Thank you to Ecoparque Mendoza for transporting these animals to SANCTUARIES! And immeasurable thanks to ALL who had any part in this whole transition--I am deeply grateful to you. 😌💕😌💕😌 These 2 babies 🐘💕🐘 are soooooooo happy now! Just look @ the calm, & the excitedness that is overtaking them! Thank you all again, this really warms my heart! 💛🧡❤💛🧡❤

[@emzie77]

This made me cry 😢 I'm so happy for them ❤️

[@janetkensett1503]

My heart is so full seeing them out in the open. May they forget where they have come from and enjoy the rest of their lives under the blue skies.❤

[@crotalusatrox7931]

Best thing that could happen to these magnificent creatures. I worked at a Zoo and was a Keeper for Shirley The Urban Elephant, after years in captivity she was released to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. She died recently at the age of 72, her last years were spent roaming freely and was reunited with Jenny an Elephant she once was in a circus with. RIP Shirley and Soloman her main Keeper.

[@ZelmiraJulianes]

I know Shirley's life. Pocha and Guille are now living all Global Sanctuary of elephants in Brazil. It's president is Scott Blais, who was vice president of the Sanctuary in Tennessee ... imagine all the experience he has ...

[@crotalusatrox7931]

@@ZelmiraJulianes Right up there with Charlie Welch of the Duke Primate Center. Worked with Charlie back in the early 80's, the Lemur Man for sure.

[@Kitten-2-xyz]

Look into their big beautiful eyes, they tell the story, Bravo to all who helped in giving them the life they deserve.💓🐘🐘

[@justinnihipaliboi5326]

Thank you so much for all of your love and support for these beautiful creatures!

[@cherylahmat8909]

Bless your beautiful souls, beautiful humans❤

[@uwcb1]

Thank you to everyone involved with their rescue and providing them their new home.❤

[@araelenecaletti1665]

Truly. Amazing. Thanku rescue team. Heaps. From australia

[@traceycrawford9938]

The world needs much more of this. Bless them (and you for releasing them) 🙏🏼🐘🐘❤️❤️

[@marieslabbert6009]

I cannot help but cry to see the horrible conditions these loving and innocent creatures were kept under. I live in South Africa and to me to see a majestic animal like an elephant, lion or tiger, any of the big cats in such squaled conditions, are heartbreaking. They now live in paradise! 👏👏👏👏👏💞

[@Marie-RoseVerwerft]

Thank you for saving these magnificent elephants, so awful how they had to live.

[@vallee3140]

wow this is overwhelming, I cannot stop crying, how dare anybody treat them like that, big thanks for rescuing them.

[@jacquiedresser8610]

What a beautiful new life. So happy for the pachy's.

[@louloustreasuretrove2122]

Blessings to all those who rescued these beautiful creatures! ❤

[@Purviloveslife]

It's such a wonderful feeling for everyone seeing these beautiful, amazing creatures get to be in the homes they deserve 💖🐘

[@robertascotti2509]

They felt what it was like to be free and feel the grass underneath their feet. Love the dirt and mud baths they were giving themselves. Wonderful story! ❤❤❤

[@neelymahapatra8164]

My heart pained and tears came rolling down hearing the story of this duo. I'm so glad they have a much better life now. Thanks to all those who were responsible for saving them --you are my heroes. They deserve every bit of their freedom and beautiful life in their natural habitat. Seeing them happy and enjoying simple pleasures is so worth it. Thank you.

[@janebell2217]

I spent hours watching them when they arrived - waiting for them to leave their crates - when they finally did it was wonderful. To see them now is just incredible - this place is truly heaven on earth for the elephants there - I can't wait for more to find out what a special place it is.

[@jphillips4509]

What a beautiful place you have provided for these magnificent creatures who deserve so much more.

[@normajeancaballero7959]

BEAUTIFUL!!! THANK YOU!!! ❤️🐘🐘❤️🐘🐘❤️

[@blueskies386]

How wonderful!! You are real gems! for going to a lot of trouble (!) to give them a real life! one worth living! A hug and a kiss to each of you who helped! From New Zealand.

[@kimmixerxs]

Heartbreaking 💔 and heartwarming ❤️‍🔥at the same time. Thank you and blessings to the people that made this happen for the 🐘🐘

[@geezygee]

Brava to the people who let their zoo animals go after so many decades! ❤️ so happy for this mama and baby!

[@natalibera67]

This was very emotional. I can feel, maybe not enough, their sense of Freedom, but also I'm very sad for what they had to bear. THANK YOU guys! You're amazing 💗♥️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@joancampbell1377]

What a wondrrful story thankyou so much for giving these elephants their freedom so sad they spent most of their lives in that horrible pit you are true Angels Thanyou❤❤❤

[@miamidolphinsfan]

This is a story that just tugs at your heart !!

[@joycestempa5647]

Thank God they finally found people who understand them and know how to properly take care of them! THANK YOU ❤

[@lindakilgore8535]

So happy for these two elephants to now have a happy life. They deserve it after 20 years in a concrete enclosure. I'm sure they will love their new life.

[@purinpat]

I’m glad people got together to do something. We always think something should be done when we see something that’s not right, but to get together with people with the same beliefs and do something about what is wrong is something we all should do. Thank you for making their lives better.

[@Najm271]

I am really happy when they took their time to explore and enjoy all the little things that they had never experience before. That was brave of them. I enjoyed this video and literally smiling when the elephants were saved. :)

[@margaretpack4376]

I really respect what you do for these beautiful animals. No animal should be caged just for entertainment. They should all be free to roam and live life to the full.

[@marilynrowland5197]

Totally mind-blowing! What these rescuers did for these two unfortunate elephants can hardly be put into words! It demanded an awesome effort, but they DID IT! Little by little, step by step, they managed to help these elephants begin a brand-new chapter of their lives, one in which they get to experience the joys and pleasures of being an elephant! Many thanks for your deep compassion and your commitment to release them from what was an untenable situation! Kudos upon kudos!

[@signeyager]

Elephants walking into paradise. A lot like open heavenly gates.

[@spookems8]

Thank you so much!

[@christinedavid007]

God Bless you one and all

[@CindyRink]

I had tears in my eyes almost the whole time. How wonderful that the zoo realized it was best to give them up, and what a happy ending for them to go somewhere open and natural, with others. Thank you for helping them and sharing the moments.

[@babesimmons4017]

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for saving these majestic animals!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@latyshal.2286]

Elephants are so majestic. Let these beautiful and intelligent animals roam in the wild, not be confined to a cage in a zoo. Thank you for rescuing these elephants. 🙏🏾 So happy for them. ❤

[@babyjhari]

I watched their rescue live in Instagram. We saw them explore from their crate out to the barn, then to yard, then to the small pond and now they are making friends and healing well w all the rest. But definitely a lot of scratch at the back from Scott is the best treat ❤ thankful for all the people who made this happen.

[@dragonwithagirltattoo598]

I’m glad their caretakers did their best to care for them but so very glad they will get a life they deserve now. Yay!

[@happy_me12]

How Beautiful..!!Thank you to each and every amazing person who made this rescue happen..!!🙏🙏💕💕💕

[@johns363]

You made this old man cry for the pain they've endured and in joy for their new home. Bless the ppl involved.

[@braxfan683]

Thank you so much for rescuing these lovely animals. To see their happiness is fabulous 💛🐘💛🐘

[@StrawberrySoul77]

Who DOES this? WTH!! It’s an outrage! Love Elephants 🐘🐘💜💜

[@sandielindemeyer9341]

Such a wonderful rescue. Thank you so much for giving them a life they deserve.

[@AnniePA1960]

I'm so glad they have a little herd there. Socialization and being part of a herd are super important to ellies. They have everything they need now to thrive.

[@berlynify]

... hats off to Argentina, for acting on their awareness ..fingers crossed more communities/countries follow ..🙏🏽 ❤ 🇨🇦

[@samanthaweston5749]

This was AMAZING and gave me goosebumps to see how this poor elephants finally got the courage to venture into a bright new world. Thank you to all the wonderful people who made this happen ♥️

[@JudySkanes-mz3tr]

I love hearing about animal rescues love it❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mandykarrish4001]

Thank you so much. This is a blessing that these two beautiful elephants are finally freed. Thank you so very much

[@janineskywalker527]

Absolute tears to my eyes! Well Done. J.

[@barbarajustice9499]

What a wonderful ending to their story I’m so glad they got to experience this together thank you to all the people that had something to do with making their life better

[@marinemom351]

So exciting. Thank you for rescuing them🐘 🐘 🐘 ❤

[@millenialsmom2214]

There aren't words. Thank you to the people who made this possible ❤️ 🙏

[@gottalovegabe1176]

This is sooo beautiful! It’s nice to hear about people helping wildlife instead of harming them.

[@sfmrgil9674]

So wonderful that there are people that care enough to correct the problem.

[@Revelwoodie]

Lol, how she closed the gate on herself, like, "Dude. I've spent the last twenty years in what basically amounts to a drained swimming pool. I'm gonna need a minute."

[@ZelmiraJulianes]

That was Pocha, the mother, actually she spent 53 years at that zoo. Guille, her daughter, 23 years in that pit. They are soooooo amazing, and are doing amazingly well at the Sanctuary 💜💜💜

[@ZelmiraJulianes]

She took 7 to 8 hours to get out of the transport crate ... and she was respected all the way ... until she got out...

[@jenniealkawari2731]

Thank you so much for saving these beautiful gentle and above all intelligent girls from an unthinkable life of boredom and despair. God bless you all. They now have new herd members to enjoy.Great job.....Great karma for you all

[@DeMan59]

This was awesome. Living so long in a concrete pit must have been so demoralizing for intelligent creatures. Well done.

[@dynasticashotep3677]

So wonderful to see them being released in the sanctuary. Long may they live a more natural and comfortable life. They deserve it. Thanks to all that were involved with their transition. You all are awesome!

[@NonyaBeezznis]

This made my day! They deserve everything! Good on you for those who took part in helping these beautiful majestic souls.

[@nikki128]

It's sad that they had to live in those conditions. I'm happy that have so much more freedom now! Love happy endings ❤️

[@jimisaac7209]

What a beautiful story Helping these magnificent animals finally have freedom Bless all of you for giving them the life they deserve