Baby elephant helped out of water trough under cover of darkness
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- A baby elephant is rescued and reunited with its mother
When this new-born elephant calf got stuck in a water trough, help was at hand just metres away! The dramatic night-time operation to rescue her took place just outside the Sheldrick Trust's Ithumba Stockades in February 2021, after night vision cameras revealed the calf had managed to climb into the trough.
If there is even a glimmer of hope for a baby to be returned to their family, we move mountains to make it happen. Our staff immediately sprung into action, using a water bowser to carefully drive the reluctant herd away, enabling Keepers to bravely jump out into the National Park, running through the darkness to lift the stricken baby out of the trough. After visual confirmation that she had found her herd, the calf’s mother turned back to rescuers, almost as if acknowledging all that had unfolded, before disappearing into the night. A perfect ending for our staff who work tirelessly to keep families together.
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Established in 1977, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) operates the world’s most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program, rescuing and hand-rearing orphaned elephants and other animals that have lost their mothers, all too often as a result of human activity. But we do much more than this. Through our Aerial, Anti-Poaching and Mobile Veterinary Units, we safeguard the natural environment and provide immediate assistance to wild animals in need. We also secure irreplaceable wilderness areas so that animals will always have space to roam and work with local partners and communities to ensure people and wildlife can live alongside one another.
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Adopt one of these elephants, if you can. The Sheldrick Trust is an amazing organization.
I'm honored to be a foster mom of an elephant, rhino and a giraff. Absolutely a wonderful organization!
I HAVE 16 OF THEIR BABIES ADOPTED, AND YES KATIE, IT IS ABSOLUTELY HEARTWARMING TO FOLLOW THEIR STORIES AFTER YOU ADOPT THEM. I CRY A LOT WITH JOY....
That's my go-to gift!
Awesome, Elisabeth, Cynthia, and Marco!
These adoptions will be my gifts of choice for our six grandkids. What a great way to instill reverence for ALL life.
I recently became the proud foster Mom of little Khanyisa at Jabulani /HERD in South Africa :)
As a marine mammal rescuer and rehabilitator I have seen almost all of our seals head to the ocean when we open their kennels, only to stop, turn around and look at us, and then hurry off to swim. We all know it’s their way of saying “Thanks!” and we always have a tear or two in our eyes! I’ve adopted Ziwadi, Olorien and Kindani and I am SO GRATEFUL for the love and care their keepers give to them and all the orphans at SWT!❤️🐘
Beautiful xx
As a person with water phobia😢
Happy tears! How protective the mama is, towards her tiny baby❤❤ Salute you guys for ur exceptional work! I love DSWT, one ethical organization in the world❤
I wonder if mum realized they were there to help. With the truck I couldn't see if she had line of sight when they simply plucked the baby from danger then let her run to her family. Well elephants are smart, I'm sure she figured it out!
@@michellesheaff3779 they had to chase mum out of the way because she was defending her baby--Indeed she couldn't have known they were there to help & they are aware how dangerous humans are & she was an elephant-sized mum defending her child. I'm sure she watched. They were right there & the humans ran back to the truck asap. 🥰 After the fact, I'm more than sure she understood.
The wild ellies were fortunate it was a Sheldrick trough and help was immediately available. Great job.
If it was a sheldrick trough, were they orphans or wild elephants? The orphans would know and trust them.
@@ritaturner9906 These are wild ellies so don't know help is there especially as they were passing through.
💕🐘 wonderful x This is why I donate and have adopted two elephants 🐘 x
God bless these people who do such a noble job ....a baby at distress is a heart reaching sight to witness. This warmed by heart a bit after hearing the news of the death of a poor baby elephant who was a snare victim.
The baby's name is Fenya.
Yes, me too. My heart is just broken today. I love the ellies SO much it hurts.
I love watching this video. You all ar see amazing guardian angels to iur wildlife. My heart is full. Thank you!
Tears come to my eyes because of the beauty and love in the act of saving this baby and keeping her herd whole.
They are so smart I am sure they understand what you did for them. You do such wonderful work. Thank you.
THANK YOU SO MUCH -- Beautiful -
Beautiful, tears in my eyes. My daughter adopted Kindani and is obsessed with your organization - will love it when she comes back from school (and ball in front of the computer)
Kindani is my adoptee too!
It's the music 🎶🎼🎼
*bawl
When she’s old enough take her to Nairobi you will never regret it she will remember that’ experiences for the rest of her life
This made me cry for joy! What a wonderful job done by your team, such brave people! Sheldrick does a great job at ensuring safety of so many animals! Thank you, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust!
The trough needs a ramp. This will allow small animals to climb out.
Well done!...I wish I could give more, to help more.
Thank you one and all the everything you do to help these Majestic Creatures.
The structure of such a trough should be corrected so that the exit from it was gentle for small elephants
I was just thinking that steps half the height of the wall on either side of the wall in one or two places would be nice.
A ramp would do the trick.
And other animals could climb out. Why is there a trough so close to a natural waterhole which has sloping sides? Baby elephant managed that just fine.
@@lindaj5492 Natural waterholes naturally dry out.
This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for being there to help the little one.
My heart was in my mouth for everybody! Not because of fear, but for lack of understanding by the elephants, the stress they endured, and the hope that the job could be accomplished safely. Great animals! Thank you SWT!
About a month ago I ended up adopting 2 of these little loves and have been over the moon checking up every day on Tic Tok and on FB!! I cant even begin to describe the pure love that they have for these animals! Im ballin my eyes out knowing that there are so many great people in this world who really do care. Adopting one of these babes is only $50 a year and well worth it! They need all the help they can get with all the poachers and nasty ppl trying to hurt them! Thank you so much for EVERYTHING you do for these BEAUTIFUL babes!!! That little one was def a tiny tiny baby and never would have made it out alone!! Your amazing!!
You guys are my superheroes, SWT team!!! Thank you so much for helping these giants of the land!!!
That mother will never forget what you did for her
Absolutely beautiful. So grateful for the work you do. xx
Love and thanks to all the dedicated hard working people at the fantastic Sheldrick Trust now run by Angela. Thankyou for rescuing the tiny baby elephant now back with mum and it's herd. Mum elephant giving a thankyou melts the heart
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Just wonderful. So glad you guys were able to rescue the baby. Fearsome Mama!
Thank you so much for your work and care. I love my two adopted babies, they grow so fast. I believe I will need to adopt another one this year!
I adopted Kindani! I love these people and all the babies in their care. Amazing !
The very Best of Humankind - We are All One!
Always tears of joy. Oh how I am so thankful for your team and all the wonderful things you do!!
I adopted Burra 19 years ago and have continued my adoption and donated annually. Although I have heard nothing of Burra, who was a snare victim as a baby (badly torn ear) for a very long time, I remain optimistic that he is now a huge bull leading a herd out there living the life. I relish the regular "Field Notes" I receive from SWT - so much detail, such good photos and videos and so well written. I especially enjoy the personal stories of the Staff at SWT.
Angela Sheldrick has filled her mother's shoes so well. Thank you Angela and all the people who work for SWT - and all the adopters and donors who support such a great effort to help these magnificent animals to lead their lives back in nature where they belong - Thank You!
Animals are always falling into water troughs. Please build troughs with steps on the inside so that animals can climb out.
I love Love LOVE this organization and all of the awesome people who fight for these magnificent animals! I am a proud SWT foster parent.
There has never been an iota of doubt in my mind of their total devotion to saving elephants, but if anyone needs proof, here it is! Courageous and committed. Keep up the good work, Keepers!
God bless and protect and save every elephant, every animal and everyone that helps them.
Hates off to the courage and confidence of the Ithumba Elephant 🐘 keepers. And hates off to the brave Elli's mother. Glad to see all are safe and well.
I can't wait to be able to go visit. My husband and I have adopted two orphans and my son and partner have adopted Apollo.
Amazing job by the rescuers. Mother elephant looked back. She will remember your kindness...elephants never forget!
I'm so glad that SWT were there at the right time to help that very tiny calf. 🙏🙂❤🐘
this is just amazing. Those keepers are angels on earth
I've always said, the coolest people on earth wear green coats.
Adopt 2 elephants! One for yourself and gift the second adoption to a a loved one!
Mama ellie was not playing. She was gonna fight that giant truck! So thankful you were there to help! ❤️
Beautiful,moving story ,thank you so much for caring & sharing it with adopters ,my little one is Sattao. You are so right ,elephants are truly amazing animals ,I just love them & keep fighting for them & other wildlife online .
True compassion and admiration for the people who put their lives at risk everyday, in order to protect these amazing creatures. I donate to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust on a regular basis, as and when I can. Please spread the word.. The time is now to help protect and give them a positive outlook for the future.
My Goodness, Lil Half Pint!
Great Rescue Guys!
An Awesome, Fantastic Ending!
Awesome! Thank you for saving that precious little one! ❤️
Little baby 🐘 is so tiny. God speed you amazing humans 💗
Way to go guys, I know I know all babies are cute ( except reptiles ) but baby elephant are the cutest on this Earth.
Wow well-done guys, a heartwarming tale in this time of uncertainty, a result as it would have been a shame to have to be another little at the nursery, not that it would have been a bad thing with all the love and care they receive is not quite the best for the elephants being reared by its mother and herd.
May you all ever blessed with every happiness of this world for gud deeds.
Thank you for saving.💔🐘💔
Des abcès pareils sont atrocement douloureux. Merci aux vétérinaires, aux gardes, aux bénévoles, aux donateurs. Vous êtes plus qu’humains ! Il n’y a pas de mots pour vous remercier comme vous le méritez.,
Thank y’all for all y’all do for these beautiful creatures be blessed 🥲 🐘❤️💕❤️🐘
Thank you all for helping these giant gentles.
Will the water trough be altered in a way to stop this ever happening again?. Great rescue thank you.
Thank you beautiful people at SWT. No words are good enough for what you.
This shows not only the heart of the men who help protect these magnificent animals, but also the heart of the elephant.
Joseph Suni said in one of his videos, "if human beings could be more like the elephant, there would be no more wars or emnity left on earth". I think he is right,
Thank you so much, dear Team - Your work is amazing and I'm spreading the word!
That was a courageous, protective mom that got right in the face of the truck to protect her baby. Even after rescue they all corralled around the baby. I’m glad the baby was unharmed and found it’s mom. As protective as moms are and even when moms die, the baby, a lot of times, stays with mom’s body, I get surprised when baby elephants are found alone. I always wonder if the mom returns after the baby has been rescued? They have impeccable memory and she would remember where she left her baby.
I adopted Kelelari 🐘💕 This video brings such joy to my soul. Thank you to everyone that is part of SWT, you make the world a better place! 🙏💕💕
Thank you so much for sharing this. You are heroes & so brave also for going to the calf's rescue
What a beautiful rescue! it is so nice to see the calf reunited with his familly, you all are doing a superb job well done to u all :-)
Thank you for posting...southern California
This is unity with nature!!! I luv these videos. Some people believe we shouldn't interfere with wildlife but I believe as long as we share this earth it is our responsibility to put the welfare of the animals above all else. A leapord was spotted on a trail camera in Az. Usa for the first time in 80 years. She is pregnant. We thought they were gone forever. She showed me there is always hope for the future. Thank you for the work you do.
I think you are all excellent. I love the Sheldrick s team and all that you stand for. Fine people indeed!
Anyone thats new here and havent heard of sheldricktrust please follow them on facebook and IG, and follow the baby elephants stories, these people have a heart of gold. Please adopt and pledge to never buy ivory! Never buy tickets that has animals entertainment. Please dont ride on elephants back! Let them be free and wild is where they belong.
Thank you so much for sharing this moment with us! The unconditional love of elephants never ceases to amaze me. You bring so much hope into this world, thank you for helping it.♥️
I LOVE YOU GUYS!
Just beautiful. So glad you were there to help this little one.
How awesome are you guys?? Bravo bravo well done..thanks for sharing
I so wish I could do more, thank you for all you are doing, keep safe and healthy
It really is an incredible organization. It’s such a lovely gift to give to someone, “adopting” an orphan or foster elephant.
SWT is a world-class charitable organization.
100 percent indeed
beau travail merci pour eux nos amis elephants je les aime tellement depuis mon enfance
😢😭😢😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🐘💗💖💓❤💕😍🌻Thank YOU SO MUCH😍🤗🙌👏🐘😇
Breathtaking!
That gave me a lump in my throat! Thank you for all you do. The mother, who was so protective of her little one, was definitely stopping to say, "Thank you" at the end.
David and Daphne would be so proud of you and all the keepers. Each time I read about what you do, I cannot help my eyes from spilling over. I will be in the middle of Tsavo in Mid-January 2023, and cannot wait to see the babies, the tuskers and keepers and to help contribute to the Trust to help you help these precious animals. Thank you, thank you for the work you do.
Mom was so worried for her baby but ya'll handled the rescue out of the water with determination & a lot of respect to her & baby . Then you made sure the little one was right back where she needed to be with mom. To have he4 give the keepers a nod is like the whip cream on top of ice cream sundae
Wonderful job to all of you keepers ya'll are a gift
Thank you
Thank you ❤️
Gracias 🙏🐘❤
Glad staff weren’t hurt while helping the calf. Adopt a baby🐘
Brave, protective mother.
Hip hip hurray!!! Such a tiny guy! My kinda heroes!!!
Thank you for saving this baby Ellie!
GOD BLESS U ALL!!!!! 💞🐘💞
Thank you for everything!!♥️
Thanks u for saving the baby
And god bless
Thank you!!!! xoxo
You guys do a great job. Thats why I will keep supporting you. Little videos like this make it all worthwhile😁😁😁
I saw the thumbnail - people surrounding a baby elephant on night vision cameras, and my heart stopped. Then I read the title and I started breathing again. Thank you so much for risking your own safety to help this tiny baby and her family. And bless her mother for acknowledging you at the end
So loving..Beauitful.
I'm very pleased to see the good work SWT carries out, and try my best to spread the good word about them as well as other charitable organizations who help protect and keep wildlife wild.
It all started for me with the videos of Ndotto. He is the sweetest, gentlest elephant.
I finally acted by adopting Maxwell last year, and Roho this year. I expect I'll continue adding to this list as I have the means.
Amazing work, I have tears in my eyes watching this. Sheldrick is such a wonderful organization - I have adopted two elephants (Nabulu and Bondeni) and hoping to meet them when I'm in Kenya in November!
Thanks for saving this little baby..you guys are amazing!
Great job you guys! Oh my! The baby was so tiny! Probably a few days old. 🥰
Those elephants were grateful beyond words.
Awww well done!!!! Beautiful story. ❤
Well done! 💕When building those water wells, they should build a ramp inside so animals can get-out if they get in or fall in!❤
This brought tears to my eyes. Just beautiful.
I love you, #sheldrickwildlifetrust.