When an Elephant Lost Her Leg, He invented a Prosthesis for Her

When Mosha, an elephant, was two years old, she lost her leg in a landmine injury along the Thai-Burmese border. Luckily, an orthopedic surgeon was able to fit her with the first prosthetic leg ever designed for an elephant. As she’s grown, she’s needed to be fitted for new ones. But she’s never forgotten the doctor who changed her life.
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[@actuallymajor6102]

These are the people who make me still have faith in humanity.

[@MrOTcomputer]

Me too.

[@ricviewz1]

Absolutely ❤️💖

[@muhammedzulfikhar5929]

I wanted the elephant to die

[@stinkybean1]

خيخينيرطمطنسزرين 😎allahسنتس طت😂😂

[@babatunde8463]

Muhammed Zulfikhar um....

[@boiledliddo]

the man is already old. I hope he lives longer to take care of the elephant.

[@fynkozari9271]

Am I the only 1 here thinking why was there a landmine? Prevention is better than cure?

[@GabInUtube]

@@muhammedzulfikhar5929 what the fuck is wrong with you? Your mum dropped you when you was a baby?

[@muhammedzulfikhar5929]

@@GabInUtube no, ur just a gay boii

[@aprilyin2]

Fyn Kozari well sadly, there are still many active land mines from previous wars, and it is impossible to find and disarm all of them.

[@fynkozari9271]

@Kirami MMO cant they just use 2020 tech? like metal detectors? sonars? of EMP?

[@Boekan_Arsheetec]

Elephant never forget.

[@MrErhanyuksel]

The God nerever forget

[@dhananjayvasudeva7628]

Yes, elephants are very smart.

[@tutyhasbi9032]

Instead of saying we need more people like this in the world, *BE* *these people for the world*

[@Marshalltaufiq]

Nice quote imma copy this:)

[@selmanyassin]

That’s the point if everyone did their own share there won’t be a problem.

[@nataliecohen9658]

No I’m not gonna do stuff like that

[@tutyhasbi9032]

@@nataliecohen9658 thats selfish,while theres animals and people needing your help you just sit there with a roof over your head living comfertably,theres people starving and dying in yemen maybe donate $5 or more would be appriciated :)

[@randomhuman1480]

Tuty Hasbi It’s a joke jeez, your point is valid and there should be more people donating and doing there bit but it’s a joke. Lighten up a bit,

[@HarshJain-it2bg]

You can tell by the face of any person what kind of a man he is. And this man deserves a million solutes... respect.

[@guysmiley3084]

What a great man!!!! This world needs more heroes like this.

[@UnrealObject]

Do it yourself then lazy pig

[@raidenkielguingayan3207]

@@UnrealObject true

[@Jelloyjelly69]

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[@harrishromero6447]

Too much hero lead to world chaos

[@theepicukrainian]

Then become like him

[@samanthaadams215]

Couldn't last 30 seconds without crying.. Thank you very much sir for helping these beautiful creatures. You're an amazing human being and I aspire to be like you one day.

[@nataliecohen9658]

It’s a cyber elephant

[@nitroneonicman]

We need more people like him in this world

[@muhammedzulfikhar5929]

I wanted the elephant to die

[@keengnix7040]

Muhammed Zulfikhar wtf

[@someguy5989]

Don’t just *we need more people like him in the world* saying that will change nothing. if you truly want more people like him in the world, *be like him*

[@gorillamane13]

King Kiagon dont make him to mad! He might blow up! Lol

[@yizao9289]

Gorilla-man screw Muhammad fuck him he is satan incarnated and can doe

[@carlosixtabalan3326]

love hearing stories like this

[@littlestdumpling.963]

Just wanna thank him with my whole heart for helping her.

[@Kittens_Cats_Karma]

Great orthopedic surgeon, and even greater human being helping animals. Mosha seems to be very happy!

[@lol3367]

He is a hero and needs to be rewarded!

[@nataliecohen9658]

lol yes let’s blow off his leg with a land mine and give him a prosthetic leg

[@danzbutrfly]

May god bless this man abundently !!

[@dooplon5083]

Agreed!

[@muhammedzulfikhar5929]

I wanted the elephant to die

[@katgirl822]

Thumbs down... WHO THUMBS-DOWN this video showing great work and compassion?

[@gmshadowtraders]

Assholes, that's who! I wish the earth would open up and swallow them whole. In fact, so many cretins, stupid people, and of course evildoers.... lord please, send them away to hell!

[@nitroneonicman]

definitely needed to see something like this!

[@fatimahasan8150]

Yes

[@muhammedzulfikhar5929]

I wanted the elephant to die

[@babatunde8463]

Muhammed Zulfikhar again

[@BeAPro]

@@muhammedzulfikhar5929 go play fortnite on ur ps4 or crappy 10 pound 🖥 💻 pc

[@muhammedzulfikhar5929]

@@BeAPro u can't say much urself tbh

[@lisabolo26]

I am sooooo humbled by this man! Thank you, for what you do makes for the triumph of goodness over evil landmines.

[@RobsonCartes]

Elephants are undoubtedly one of the most amazing animal species of the world and are among my favorite animals. Congratulations Dr Luckily! This work is important and causes joy and admiration.

[@sarojinichaudhury179]

Mosa,Mosa,Mosa! Great soul !

[@j-hopejustloggedout5974]

What?! Only 250k views? This story deserves more recognition. ☹️

[@navaraajkumar1691]

Great! Good ! Animals are really very innocent only ! May Great God bless this lovely innocent elephant!

[@jonihalilai3919]

waking up to a great big story video😊 what a great morning

[@umbrellacorp.]

That Elephant's story is so sad.😢 I'm glad she got a prosthetic leg to walk on.😀👍 I'm also Really Happy they are Helping all the injured Elephant as well. 😉✌🐘

[@cthunt2]

This takes a marvelous act of compassion to help such an animal. Thank you. This reminds me of another animal orthotist in my area, Derrick Compana of Animal Orthocare in Sterling, VA. He travels to help animals all over. He might be a good consult for Dr. Jivecate.

[@harrishromero6447]

Heck we even make an elephant easier to lift there new found leg durable

[@bones1026]

"when she obeys us, we give her candy" 🥺🥺🥺

[@Playeriyo20]

Now this is a life worth giving no luxurys no showing but those feelings having an elephant like this be almost like part of your family

[@KingOfDing2009]

You can really see how happy the elephant is now. Im glad to see people like you who really care about animals and don't think "they are just animals". You saved my day, sir! regards

[@parrotworld3706]

Thank you so much Sir for helping an injured ELEPHANT. It would not have been possible without you.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@muhammedzulfikhar5929]

I wanted the elephant to die

[@artenman]

This man deserves an award of some sort! Awesome!

[@ishikawagoemon4397]

This old man is the sweetest guy I've ever seen keep up the good work doc

[@fly69doc]

He deserve a Noble prize for this...

[@skylern2201]

These people mann. They are so amazing taking care of these amazing giants

[@crystalelk]

What a wonderful thing this Special Man has done for the happiness of the elephant is clear! God Bless. PEACE LOVE & DREAM'S!

[@nataliecohen9658]

Crystal Elk yes he made cyber elephant now we need to make the elephant a robot elephant

[@peppa_pig_]

so beautiful...it warms my heart knowing that some people care about these intelligent beings

[@nataliecohen9658]

Bertha Lovejoy take out its eyes and give it X-ray eyes

[@bombasticbrian.]

What a great video to start the day

[@Shutupb1tch420]

Ikr

[@Jpcn111]

What a great video to end the day

[@ungabungalunga1002]

What great way to watch in the middle of the day

[@gagaliar]

What a great and caring man. Without our Wildlife there will be no future. People like him make me know there is still good in our world. Hopefully he will pass on this to others that he has been working with and they have the same understanding and caring heart as he has. Stay Safe

[@Bananadiva1]

This man is an absolute hero. Just an absolutely outstanding human being who deserves the utmost respect.

[@andrebohren6656]

That's compassion....

[@prasannas6986]

Blessed are those who service helpless animals with kind heart. Salute to this guy and the people supporting him.

[@suzannaw3282]

Thank you so much for helping her and all the others they are so pure they deserve love and care more

[@cattoO_O]

We gotta Give credit to Great big story, they entertain us with beautiful stories . Love your Work!!

[@raishatabassum2469]

Thank you for helping all of them.

[@kianleemy]

Bless your heart doctor, such kind man.

[@sugarfree1009]

God bless u doctor for helping such a poor animal. Heart touching

[@Sugmadingdong]

Instead of saying instead of saying we need more people like him, we need to be like him ourselves actually be like him yourselves

[@SacarouK]

Instead of copying what someone else said Say something profound and original

[@pamelazanewich8267]

That is beautiful. I always loved elephants, they are so loving. The way they take care of each other, it makes you wish people where more like them.

[@BryonLetterman]

What an amazing animal.

[@AnoopThiruonam]

It’s sigh of relief to see at least some human beings still care. I pray to God give happiness to the great person and joy to the elephant ❤. May God be with you

[@unjonnarai4612]

😭 Happy tears.

[@pat8437]

These are the people that make me proud of being a human. They are FAR and few between, but when they come across, I mean, it makes me feel good about being the species I am.

[@rajeevk.pathak771]

Absolutely well said in the previous remarks! Let us ---OURSELVES--- BE the compassionate souls! If such success stories are made viral, in our "fractured" world, that would engender, on the planet, kind, caring, compassionate souls like the Vet Doctor! Also, in conformity with another comment---yes, such remarkable people restore our faith in humanity! Shame on the blatant, ruthless, cruel people (poachers?) who had put a land-mine explosive that hurt the (surely---) playful and unsuspecting (then--->) baby elephant! After all, the cruelest animal on the planet, let us face it, is---- the human being!

[@wtx23j]

A small helping hand that makes a big difference.

[@alison__16]

Elephant limb prosthetics have come a long way since this.

[@despise2]

This was just too pure.

[@_oreo_8593]

Thai is the sweetest thing I've ever saw 😭😭😭♥️♥️♥️

[@davidburke75116]

What an admirable man, His compassion is greatness displayed.

[@johnloper2011]

I like the part where he went to pat her but he was out of candy and she peaced out

[@jaymbeta7932]

I wish we had more people like him. People who care about animals and also the nature

[@dolcebloom]

Beautiful soul!! It warms my heart ♥️

[@shellbacksclub]

what a wonderful man.

[@mr.e6033]

I'm so glad there are still people out there like you! Thank you for all you do may God bless you!

[@pat8437]

I'd be willing to give my life for an elephant any day of the week. They are intelligent and respectable creatures that need to be kept on this earth, and in any attempt to evacuate earth, need to come along as well.

[@LeeRaeMiByunpum]

That's made me happy. great story.

[@norofren7323]

This put a smile on my face

[@jacobabell3153]

You are a awesome inspiration to me and inventors everywhere! I bet the Elephant is so happy, because of you and your care and inventions

[@krishnasince1986]

You are a great man. Thank you so much, i feel very happy and relaxed after seeing this video.

[@buttercookies8439]

God bless you, Sir 💙

[@kalichhetri310]

What a story !!! This really made my day !!!

[@hshshhshshshshshsw]

This video has really inspired me and deepens the feeling of humanity,love and bonding...Great video👍

[@vikash23641]

I am glad i came across this video really brought tears of joy ! Guys plzz support such people money is temporary but its impact can be immortal make good use of it

[@cfwiffo]

A good example of humanity and it's positive impact. I love it.

[@ismamhossain7126]

Thank you for doing such a good work :)

[@ZOCCOK]

_The Doctor's positive outlook towards life is beautiful._ *It fills you with determination*

[@roxiroxi4181]

Simply there are people who make things.right...we need more people who have compassion who give hope to others....and life can be beautiful for everyone humans and innocent animals! Thanks for help her doctor!❤❤

[@laurahuskey4690]

Bless you for your kindness and knowledge.

[@TheCitiesHobbyist]

Thank god for this amazing man❤️❤️

[@anjuks9409]

This is so heart touching .great man

[@liamtaggart57]

What a lovely gentle man🇮🇪

[@courageouscarla1804]

Blessed! Beautiful story!

[@JackOLanter]

This is so wholesome.

[@MrOTcomputer]

I might suggest adding a heavy duty spring or hydrolic shock to the device so when the elephant steps down their is some movement downward and upwards. Like a spring in your step.

[@christinquinn4066]

This is so incredibly beautiful!

[@beverlyharrold718]

that is simply amazing to me and i have always wondered if it would be possible, hank you for making miracles doctor jivacate . mosha is beautiful.

[@johnwills2569]

God will bless you for helping this creature 😇

[@pauloveniciodeaguiarjunior4858]

Thank u guys, thank u....

[@antonbarkland2194]

Such a beautiful creature!

[@SacarouK]

This man is named Therdchai Jivacate and he truly is great and deserves more recognition

[@lynfl9814]

What a beautiful man and his team. They tried to right the wrongs of mankind. It is a powerful message to mankind.

[@pandellic]

this is so wholesome, thanks man from thailand

[@truthboom]

give the elephant a game like computers

[@ariell6489]

God bless this man!!! ❤❤❤

[@pamelahill196]

very sweet & Touching story! :)

[@pizzazpaz822]

This is so cute and uplifting ❤️

[@wattson5060]

I can’t stop smiling

[@ghiblikami5329]

There should be more people like this doctor.

[@SaraAli-fi6xq]

His face and smile says it all.

[@bonniewilkins3419]

Wow! Best video I’ve seen in my life!

[@kreshniki7778]

Thank you❣

[@Kikukikukiki]

So touching ...

[@josephhodges9819]

I hope he is writing the plan down for someone to take over for him when he is gone.

[@abhisheklohakpure3319]

We need more people like you

[@4kr1s12]

This is so wholesome