Elephant Survivor Fishan 5 Years After the Fracture | A Special Day for Fishan!

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  • Today we look back on Fishan’s journey since he fractured his leg five years ago. In this video, Adine and elephant carer Owen tell us more about Fishan’s injury, his recovery, and the challenges he still faces.
    Today is also Fishan’s special day! It’s GlobalGiving’s annual July Bonus Day campaign and we’re raising funds for Fishan’s care. We kindly ask that you consider donating to help us care for Fishan.
    For this one day, GlobalGiving will match donations over $100 USD - the higher the donation, the higher the percentage that is matched. However, you are more than welcome to donate less than $100, and every single donation helps us.
    The campaign begins today, 12 July, at 9:00 EDT and ends either when matching funds run out, or at 23:59 EDT, whichever comes first.
    DONATE HERE: www.globalgiving.org/projects... 💚
    🐘 THE INJURY
    Fishan fractured his leg in September 2018 when he stepped in a man-made hole that he could not see. He was unable to walk back to the homestead or to any water sources, and so the carers put a bathtub filled with water on the back of a bakkie and took it to him. That night, Fishan had to sleep out in the bush, and the carers stayed with him all night. The next day, Fishan and the carers slowly walked back to the homestead. For the next three months, Fishan stayed at the homestead every day.
    Tending to Fishan’s injury was not an easy task. Mobile x-ray machines couldn’t take decent x-rays of Fishan’s leg, which made treatment more difficult. The first cast that was put on his leg broke after two weeks, and the second cast had to be taken off within a day because it was cutting off the blood flow to his leg. Putting Fishan under sedation for these operations came with several risks as well.
    Many people would have put an elephant with an injury this severe down. “The option was either to put him down or give him a chance,” Adine explains. “But you know, where there's life, there's hope. And Fishan not only got his second chance, he had a few chances in life. And he took them all and embraced them.”
    🐘 THE ROAD TO RECOVERY
    For months after his injury, the carers and the elephants did their best to help Fishan. During the days, when the other elephants were out in the bush, some of the carers stayed behind at the homestead with Fishan. They read to him, spoke to him, played music for him. In the afternoons, the other elephants came back to the homestead and the little ones ran up to him to greet him.
    “So Fishan actually was not alone. To be honest, he was not alone,” Owen says. “Of course, for himself, he was in pain. We cannot deny that. But the fact that everyone was trying by all means to say, ‘Fishan, don't worry, we are with you.’ And then the hope was there.”
    As the months went on, Fishan’s leg healed and walking became easier for him. Eventually, he was able to join his herd in the bush again. Things weren’t quite the same - he couldn’t walk as far as the other bulls anymore and had to start foraging with the cows and the youngsters, and he lost his position as second in dominance among the bulls to Jabulani. But Fishan adjusted to his new circumstances. He grew much closer to the cows, and he started helping matriarch Tokwe to look after the younger elephants.
    🐘 FIVE YEARS LATER
    Five years later, Fishan is doing well. He walks slower than he used to, and he has a slight limp. In the winter months, when the temperatures drop, his leg is stiffer and he walks with more difficulty. He needs extra medical care during this time, to ensure that he’s not in too much pain. His injury also led to him developing a pressure sore on his injured leg, because it’s easier for him to lie down on his left side when he sleeps and use his stronger right legs to lift himself up. The pressure sore still needs to be cleaned regularly to prevent the wound from becoming infected.
    Despite the challenges Fishan still faces because of his injury, he spends his days doing the things he loves. He walks with his herd, he swims in the waterholes, he rolls around in the mud. Owen explains that the team worked very hard to give Fishan hope. “We find that his life is a little bit more difficult, but we're not gonna lose hope from that,” Owen says.
    To Fishan, Owen says, “We love you, you are still gonna be an elephant, you are gonna do all the things that you wish to do in your life.”

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  • @inukshuksixtyfour1164
    @inukshuksixtyfour1164 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +60

    Precious Fishan...His story is truly one of endurance, stamina and inner strength. Adding to that, the support and yes, love, from the other elephants in his HERD, and of course the extraordinary humans who continue to help him and show compassion have my utmost respect. I love this elephant's beautiful soul. ❤♥️🐘♥️❤

    • @mortalclown3812
      @mortalclown3812 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Beautifully put.
      I'm so moved by this video - hearing how they read to him.
      We're all the better for these animals being on Earth. Here's praying that all people realize this -
      Here's hoping humanity rises to the emergent climate emergency, too.
      We're all in it together.
      Blessings to all.
      🙏💙🐘🍃🦋🇿🇦

    • @GuantanamoBayBarbie3
      @GuantanamoBayBarbie3 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@mortalclown3812 the climate emergency is a result of the ongoing catastrophism cycle of planet earth. If you want to know more about it, I recommend the Suspicious 0bservers channel on TH-cam. We go through this roughly every 6,000 years. It's all because of the Sun. And anybody with basic college level oceanography 101 knowledge knows that when enough ice melts the gyres shut down - and that brings at least a mini ice age. What I find most fascinating is that the upcoming catastrophe provides the mechanism through which the Biblical prophecies - the earth reeling to and fro like a drunkard, the islands & mountains disappearing, and the changes in the sun, moon, & stars - can all happen! If I didn't have faith in Jesus, I'd be very concerned. But I do, & it just gets me excited!
      I hope you do too. :^)
      Have a great day!

    • @inukshuksixtyfour1164
      @inukshuksixtyfour1164 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mortalclown3812 Me too...♥️🥀

  • @ftc22
    @ftc22 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +67

    Thank you to EVERYONE, who brought our Fishan back to good health. Top team!

    • @susanfeneley
      @susanfeneley 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      KUDOS to that!!🐘🦋🙏♥️🎉😍

    • @averthanusdsouza4756
      @averthanusdsouza4756 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@susanfeneley RSS lllllllllllllll

  • @xxmissyxx6604
    @xxmissyxx6604 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +59

    Fishan is a true fighter! It was wonderful to see the physical and emotional support that he received from everyone involved, including the herd. I'm so glad he was given a 2nd chance of life & continues to participate in the daily walks with his herd 💙🐘 Thank you for not giving up on him 🙏🏽 🫶🏽

  • @candidaprout560
    @candidaprout560 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Courageous intelligent Fishan ❤️ I remember. He is a strong elephant 🐘 and an important member of the Herd. Thanks to you all and vets who helped him. Long life Fishan ❤️. Hi khanisa ❤️

  • @loraineriddell7157
    @loraineriddell7157 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    Man oh man, what a journey for Fishan and the entire team 😲. He's looking great after what he's endured during his lifetime and this comes from love and dedication from everyone at HERD. Well done everyone 👊.

  • @Cynthia_108
    @Cynthia_108 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    Beautiful. Thank you to everyone who helped Fishan recover, and support him with love.❤🐘The herd is truly blessed to have so many wonderful carers!🙏

  • @karenboouk531
    @karenboouk531 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    Poor Fishan he went through so much. He had the best team behind him just look at him now a very proud bull. Thank you so much for helping this lovely elephant to survive and become one of the herd. Huge to you all. Xxxxxxxxx 🇬🇧🌹🌹🌹💕

  • @elainepeterson475
    @elainepeterson475 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Fishen is a true survivor and Herd Elephant carers are heroes. Thank you Herd Carers and the Vets who saved fishin

  • @Dune137
    @Dune137 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Just donated $100 to my lovely Fishan. I love all elephants and animals...I love all HERD elephants. But Fishan is one of the most special to me for some reason. Thank you all for what you do for these beautiful creatures of God.

    • @annickborys2465
      @annickborys2465 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Merci Dune ❤pour votre générosité 🎉.

  • @YenZenBamboo
    @YenZenBamboo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Five years. It seems like it was only yesterday as I followed like everyone else every step of Fishan’s treatment and recovery. I am still truely amazed at the teams efforts and the memory of that time.
    Still loving every moment of Herds everything. Thankyou all for what you do.
    🤟😎☮️🇦🇺👍

  • @ftc22
    @ftc22 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    The determination and just being an all-around courageous bull. Strong and tall. A mighty bull. Fishan, I admire you and feel your pain. You, Fishan, are top dog.

    • @susanfeneley
      @susanfeneley 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Amen!!👍🦋🐘

  • @mortalclown3812
    @mortalclown3812 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    One of our heroes and for his great heart as much as his courage. Thank you all for the great care you bring to the herd - and for bringing conservation awareness to us each day.
    I'm not the only one who's learned so much about elephants since finding HERD... and this beautiful community of your subscribers.
    Paz y luz, everyone.
    🇿🇦🌍🍃🦋🙏🐘🔭✨🌙💙

    • @susanfeneley
      @susanfeneley 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So true! Much love to herd AND HERD 🐘🐑🦒🐕🇺🇲

    • @lynnell5993
      @lynnell5993 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @mortalclown
      Well said!

    • @vivianaiacomelli3080
      @vivianaiacomelli3080 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Giusto!

  • @EileenGoehring-lb8hy
    @EileenGoehring-lb8hy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    In the lockdown here in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 I broke my ankle , wasn't able to have a X-ray, I was told it was a bad sprain ,hence after I found out I had broken my ankle, I was walking but with a limp, my Knee gave way with oestearitis, so now like Fishan I walk with limp because my ankle healed but not in the right place, love Fishan ❤️🐘hope your pain is not to much !

    • @susanfeneley
      @susanfeneley 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @EileenGoehring-lb8hy How awful for you! Sounds like you have a "Fishan" mindset and that will help you carry on. Bless you and Fish!!🐘🦋💗🙏🇺🇲

    • @EileenGoehring-lb8hy
      @EileenGoehring-lb8hy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@susanfeneley Thank you ❤️

  • @SkeensFamilyUSA
    @SkeensFamilyUSA 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Because of Fishan’s story… I found HERD while locked down due to SARS-CoV-2. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @gr8fuldeb699
    @gr8fuldeb699 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    He is a true champion.
    I cannot imagine the stress y’all must have been under being so worried about him. It must have been awful but what a caring team making sure he survived. Thank you to all that worked on him.
    Seeing him walk and be with the herd must have been one of your happiest days.

  • @ftc22
    @ftc22 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    And so happy you are here, Fishan.

  • @crazyworldoccupant7386
    @crazyworldoccupant7386 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I love you Fishy. 🐘 As long as I’m able, I will donate toward your care. Waiting on 9am 🕘 to make a matching contribution to your care. ❤

    • @midnite325
      @midnite325 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      THANK YOU for your financial support to this amazing organization. It enables thrm to continue their work.

    • @narayananmn3534
      @narayananmn3534 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@midnite325se

  • @chelle_starroyal1503
    @chelle_starroyal1503 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    We Love Fishsn 😘 🐘 ❤ for he is Wise, Kind, Strong & ever persevering & a Wonderful mentor & protector to the young ones of the Herd. Oh Wonderful Fishan, may you always be watched over & be blessed 🙏

    • @susanfeneley
      @susanfeneley 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wonderful!🐘🦋🤗💗🐘

  • @lynne0410
    @lynne0410 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    My beautiful handsome man

  • @shelley-anneharrisberg7409
    @shelley-anneharrisberg7409 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Thank you so much HERD for giving Fishan that chance. "Where there's life there's hope" 🐘♥I think what Adine says from about 9:00 is very telling - about the mission of HERD and Fishan's courage. Here he is, alive and going forward. The carers reading to him must be about the most beautiful and amazing thing I have seen - they are the most dedicated of a team and the kindest humans 🌺 Thank you, thank you for this beautiful ele's life!

    • @susanfeneley
      @susanfeneley 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Isn't that the truth, Shelley? MOST all subscribers (darn close to 200,000!!), and ALL supporters know none of these beautiful animals would be on this earth to bless IT and US were it not for Adine, her family, angel Carers and ALL those who work for, or in any way support HERD. Greetings, love and Blessings from Michigan. 🐘🐑🦒🐕🦋💛♥️🇺🇲

    • @anitasyvalahti1730
      @anitasyvalahti1730 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @shelley-anneharrisberg 7409 Very beautiful comment from you 🤗❤🐘❤.

  • @damonmichael6500
    @damonmichael6500 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Of course a "man made" hole hurt him. Man screws up everything on this planet on a micro and macro level. I am so happy the few that do care are fighting the good fight like HERD!. People like you are the only reason I have a little bit of faith in humanity. Fishan you are awesome!

  • @jr7845
    @jr7845 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Fishan our beautiful soul, my Hero who never gave up, I love this fighter and warrior, he is in my Heart forever, Tiger and the Team are magnificent soul's I couldn't say enough to thank you all 💚, thank you to each and everyone of you at Herd 💚💙💚 ( I could watch you all 24/7, but would cry so much)

    • @susanfeneley
      @susanfeneley 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      BRAVO!!🐘💗🦋🙏😍🇺🇲

  • @ginaclinch9808
    @ginaclinch9808 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I'm so glad the decision was made to give him a chance! Thank you to all the carers. ❤

  • @francesfarmer736
    @francesfarmer736 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Hello from Arizona, US 🌵🌞 Fishan is a special kind of elephant….we all love him❤🐘

    • @susanfeneley
      @susanfeneley 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Indeed🐘👍🙏🦋🤗🧡🐘

  • @marina7592
    @marina7592 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Beautiful brave Fishan 💟💟💟

  • @kathyking5552
    @kathyking5552 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Fish, who needs a rock star in music? You are truly proof of a real rock star!!! You are my handsome rock star for sure. Lots more years to go!!!! ❤️ ❤️

    • @jr7845
      @jr7845 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'd sure rather watch these Beauties than rock stars

    • @kathyking5552
      @kathyking5552 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I totally agree. Any day!

  • @narelleravesi4993
    @narelleravesi4993 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Fishan,your strength is so inspiring .To everyone that help l have no words,bless bless you all,🙏❤️

    • @susanfeneley
      @susanfeneley 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @narelleravesi4993 those are always some of the best and loving words!!🦋💗🐘🇺🇲😍

  • @allisoncompeaux3981
    @allisoncompeaux3981 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hurt twice. Both at the hands of people. Yet, survived because of people that love him. Long live Fishan.

  • @littleprincess1987
    @littleprincess1987 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Such a strong & beautiful bull ❤

  • @christinatweet6580
    @christinatweet6580 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    ❤️❤️❤️ Love this big, brave sweetie...🌞. Thanks Owen. 👍👍

  • @lionfan9587
    @lionfan9587 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Fishan Is a WARRIOR!

  • @davidnierzwick2775
    @davidnierzwick2775 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Strong and amazing Fishan 💪👍💗

  • @suzanmeijer2780
    @suzanmeijer2780 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I think this is a wonderful tribute to this elephant, Fishan. There speaks a lot of love and respect out of it, but I also think that Fishan is a very special elephant, a strong and determinating elephant in the herd. Beautiful video💜

    • @susanfeneley
      @susanfeneley 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lovely, Suzan! 🐘🦋💗👍🪻🐘

  • @ccasey1904
    @ccasey1904 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Thank you Adine for your outlook on life and animals. I am so glad you decided to fight for Fishan and decided to give him a second chance. Thank you also to all the carers for all their hard work caring for and keeping the elephants well. I love hearing that the carers read to Fishan daily during his convalescence to keep his spirits up! Be well everyone and greetings from Connecticut, USA. 🐘🙋‍♀️🇺🇸

  • @IlGattonero13
    @IlGattonero13 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Regarding the wound and Adine’s worry about maggots, there is medical evidence that they can assist with healing by consuming the dead and infected tissue (they leave the healthy tissue alone). The HERD team saved his life and continues to give him the best possible care. Thank you for all. you do for this magnificent boy and the rest of your elephant family!

  • @MA_808
    @MA_808 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Fishan is the epitome of bravery and courage.

  • @kathyking5552
    @kathyking5552 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Oh, and Adine, thanks so much for your updates on this handsome boy!!! You, the carers, and medical staff are also rock stars!!! ❤️

  • @userused3199
    @userused3199 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Fishan is a fighter but the entire HERD team is why he survived this injury. Your round the clock dedicated care of Fishan while he healed is why he is walking in the bush today.

  • @lunalupus63
    @lunalupus63 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    How far Fishan has come in the 5 years since his accident! Not just physically but emotionally and personality-wise as well. Thank you, Adine, for the update on this gentlest of giants, so loved by all. And Owen too, thank you for your insight, appreciate the anecdotes of how Fishan reacted to Jabulani's attempts at challenging him, and Pisa checking on Fishan the moment she returned to the stables. How cute that the carers played him music from 'The Lion King', love it! ❤🐘❤

  • @offbeat74
    @offbeat74 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Fishan....🙏

  • @Lilly-yq8mu
    @Lilly-yq8mu 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Top team with the greatest love for these majestic creatures. Thank you 🙏

  • @zoegainford8557
    @zoegainford8557 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I’m so glad Fishan survived all he has gone through, he is such a caring giant and so lovable 🐘❤️🐘❤️

  • @LtBRS
    @LtBRS 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    It's amazing, he's been through soooo much crap and still has a beautiful will to live.❤

  • @debdew7125
    @debdew7125 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What an incredible journey Fishan has been through! Big thanks to everyone that gave him a second chance in life! 💞

  • @jenihansen7201
    @jenihansen7201 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Fishan is my dearest animal. He is wonderful. Thank you so much HERD for caring for him and loving him.

  • @fmtoll
    @fmtoll 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    He was such a brave elephant! Obviously he has a strong Will to live, and thanks to good care and love, he is doing very well today. Fishan is one of my favorites. Many thanks to all those who helped Fishan through all this.

  • @cc.sunflowers
    @cc.sunflowers 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you for sharing an update on Fishan. I really enjoy hearing from the Carers, listening to their stories and sharing their knowledge in caring for these magnificent mammals. Thank you Adine and HERD for making a safe home for this family of elephants. ♥

  • @sueanderson-croft6268
    @sueanderson-croft6268 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I adore Fishan. He has managed to overcome his fracture. I too suffer with Arthritis and its worse in the winter, bless him.
    I'm sooo glad with all my heart that u all gave Fishan another chance. He deserves it so much. He's such a loving gentle Ele. He's loved by all the rest of the Ele's, Adine, Owen and the rest of the Carers. Also the many lots of fans of Fishan, even though we're thousands of miles away. Love him. A massive thanks to u all for helping, caring, loving and looking after Fishan 🥰🐘🥰🐘🥰🐘🥰🐘🥰🐘🥰🐘 xx

    • @shannondominguez9725
      @shannondominguez9725 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I have Cerebral palsy it’s a condition that causes tight sore muscles and it also affects mobility depending on severity some of us not able to walk at all or speak(it’s caused by a brain injury usually at birth)it makes walking and balance a challenge sometimes causing falls. I’m very blessed that my case is moderate and I’m ambulatory about 90% of the time I’m also dealing with chronic pain as a result so Fishan holds a very special place in my heart he’s my kindred spirit and I see a lot of similarities in our challenges. This boy is a warrior and I fall in love with him more every day with a family behind you who’s willing to fight for you and be there for you through it all along with dedicated doctors there’s always hope.🐘💜🥹

  • @jolynnhill8502
    @jolynnhill8502 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Thank goodness all of you were there to help kind Fishan. I identify with Fishan since I have a bad leg too. So glad he is doing so well thanks to all the care you give him. Thank you kind humans❤

  • @anitasyvalahti1730
    @anitasyvalahti1730 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Thank you to all of you, you took care of Fishan´s leg 💖. He is special boy ❤. I love him 🐘❤.

  • @pn351
    @pn351 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Today is THE July 12th , the special day for donations of Global giving ! (I heard like that )
    So I did it ! I’m happy for being with the HERD , Thank you .

    • @midnite325
      @midnite325 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      +a

  • @lynnell5993
    @lynnell5993 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Well said Adine, Owen and my fellow subscribers! Fishan helps us to speak and feel all the words reserved for the "GOAT"s (greatest of all time) of our world. He evokes hope, love, inspiration and bravery to us all. May we all attempt to live up to his example, just like his team of HERD carers and family of ellies do. Amen.

  • @paulsamora1348
    @paulsamora1348 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Even injured Fishan's natural instincts kicked in running to help Towke when cornered by lions.

  • @karenstafford724
    @karenstafford724 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Well done young man. You look absolutely amazing and fit. You seem to be moving well on that leg nowadays. Just be careful where you walk😊😊❤❤❤❤❤

  • @bellablock5864
    @bellablock5864 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    My brave beloved Fishan. Good Vibs to you. 🥰 Thank you, Owen, for the info. I have learned details I didn't know.

  • @gabe-po9yi
    @gabe-po9yi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    “Where there is life, there is hope.” A wonderful belief that saved Fishan’s life. He wanted to live and be given the chance to continue contributing to the wellbeing of his herd. And did he ever! The little ones get comfort from this huge bull’s protection and love, he gives valuable assistance to Tokwe, provides loner Bubi with a close friendship and continues to participate in mentoring Mambo and Zindoga. Just an amazing guy.

    • @susanfeneley
      @susanfeneley 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great words, Gabe!!🐘💗🦋👍🇺🇲

  • @jodirauth8847
    @jodirauth8847 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    To still have kindness in its heart after being so mistreated

  • @ninafodale
    @ninafodale 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Maybe make Fishan the Sanctuary's Mascot since he's going to be with you for a long time and his story basically is worthy of the purpose of your cause.🙏❤️

  • @patricialease3654
    @patricialease3654 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I completely agree with Adine, "where there is life, there is hope..."

  • @felicitysummers9140
    @felicitysummers9140 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Thanks so much for sharing, I can’t believe it’s 5yrs as I remember watching as you all worked on his leg. He certainly is travelling well dear Fishan. I notice her looks like he has what looks like lumps on his body are they new or just nothing to worry about? He really is such a gentle Ellie and is so calm when you have to clean his wound. That’s so interesting re the testes on the Bulls! 👌💖

  • @sharonj.2865
    @sharonj.2865 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    An amazing effort by all to help this majestic elephant. So much work and devotion to help him recover. Amazing all that was done to help him feel part of the HERD even when he could not be with them. My heart is so thankful for all of those things. I'm happy to be able to contribute to his continued wellbeing. May he live a long, long life. ❤

    • @susanfeneley
      @susanfeneley 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hear, hear!!!😍🐘♥️🦋💛🎉

  • @maddiem1030
    @maddiem1030 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It is amazing that an elephant can recover from a fractured leg. Thank you for assisting this magnificent creature to be able to walk again❤

  • @jamesfreeman2258
    @jamesfreeman2258 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    There was a post recently from a subscriber who also had a leg pressure wound. It was posted 2 days ago, and it was on the picture of FishTheMan that Herd had linked on utube.It explained how she had a dr actually get the pressure wound to heal. It sounds promising , and I hope the HERD team will read the post.
    I'm going to donate. FishtheMan is our gallant elephant who is in the end the Father of this Herd.

  • @Afrocentricpoet
    @Afrocentricpoet 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    He is amazing. He wont let the pain stop him.

  • @Maria-ni4rc
    @Maria-ni4rc 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Fishan is a beautiful, majestic, and special soul whose life path has touched so many lives...the herd, the carers, the medical staff, and fans worldwide. All living creatures are worth fighting for to give them a second chance. Thankfully Fishan had a devoted group to love and nurse him back to health, which gave him quality and quantity of life. Wishing many blessings of continued safety and health for all. Carers, you are angels...

  • @aliciavigezzi6325
    @aliciavigezzi6325 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Gracias Adine, a todos los Colaboradores y a los Profesionales médicos que lo curaron al hermoso Fishan y ahora disfruta con toda la manada de ese maravilloso lugar que les brindan tanto Amor y cuidado. Un abrazo para todos desde Argentina. ❤🇦🇷🐘

  • @lindaclark1406
    @lindaclark1406 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You can’t tell anymore his leg was broken. What a handsome guy. Love you Fishan. ❤❤

    • @christinatweet6580
      @christinatweet6580 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Front, left. Cannot really SEE it, but it's remembered.......

  • @kitc1031
    @kitc1031 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Such a remarkable story! I'm so glad the HERD team did not give up on the beautiful Fishan. I believe most of his healing came from the love that the Herd team and his elephant family has for him.

  • @reezefab
    @reezefab 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you, Thank you, for doing everything medically possible for Frishan. And not giving up. ❤🐘

  • @deloresmerrion6508
    @deloresmerrion6508 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love to all who have cared for Fishan.

  • @wendyjack4532
    @wendyjack4532 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It is so inspiring that Adine and the Herd carers were willing and open to giving Fishen a chance to live. He certainly had a will to live the best life possible. He has been such an asset to all the Herd members. He is a wonderful elephant.

  • @donaldscheer5206
    @donaldscheer5206 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    He Beat All The Odds!

  • @rahabvon-horn9152
    @rahabvon-horn9152 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    A True Gentle Giant! Fishan has Triumphant Beautifully! He's my Favorite of the herd

  • @onnalexseeias
    @onnalexseeias 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for giving Fishon a second chance. I am sure he suvived many hardships a young elephant. He got a chance to come to HERD for a better life... so happy he survived the broken leg. Thank you to all HERD cares that give him love and the best life possible and all the people who donate to make all of HERD possible for all the formally tramatized elephants.

  • @annedwyer797
    @annedwyer797 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks for the info abt Uncle Fishan's journey🐘🥰! It's truly amazing that the vets and the entire HERD team were able to care for him and helped him successfully heal. I hope everything that was done for Fishan in the process was documented and perhaps submitted to a journal of veterinary medicine so others can learn from the experience. When you think that horses (including very expensive thoroughbreds) are routinely euthanized after breaking a leg, the fact that Fishan wasn't euthanized and is doing so well 5 yrs later is really a miracle. I didn't know Fishan was castrated when he was young. Maybe that's why he's friends with everyone in the herd.

  • @debraphillips2993
    @debraphillips2993 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm glad he will always be with you. Can't think of him in the wild without your care. I'm glad you give him a second chance to love and be loved.

  • @bindi06
    @bindi06 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Dear, sweet Fishan.

  • @surfer143
    @surfer143 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Fishan is a beautiful bull🦣he comforts the little ones🐘🐘 Blessings to all💖

  • @gemzoey1313
    @gemzoey1313 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am so very thankful to all involved in saving Fishan. He deserves all the love and care that you all have provided! Thank you and give Fishan love for me. Thank you again 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @user-er2kf5zp7f
    @user-er2kf5zp7f 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Much love to Fishan. So glad he is safe with the herd.

  • @dorothywestcott2408
    @dorothywestcott2408 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Fishan 🐘 is definitely a survivor. I am so happy that HERD 🐘 gave him a second chance. He is a gentle Bull 🐘 with so much life left to live. I think it is so sweet how Pisa 🐘 would check on Fishan 🐘 after coming back from the bush.
    I knew he had been castrated in Zimbabwe but I had no idea that their testies were in their abdomen. That is a new fact I did not know about these gentle giants. Fishan 🐘 you are loved by so many people around the world as well as your elephant 🐘 and human family. You are a handsome bull and I am so glad Adine wanted to give you a chance at life and now look at you 5 years later. Well done ❤️🐘❤️

  • @kathleenjordan9404
    @kathleenjordan9404 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How fortunate that Fishan is SO loved and well taken care of by all of you. He so deserved that chance to survive and thrive. You ALL are amazing with all the elephants and I just love Fishan all the more, thank you for his full story!🧡🐘🧡

  • @Campbell4Remission
    @Campbell4Remission 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    He's an extremely handsome gentle giant! 🥰🥰

  • @gloriamariasuarezpinto6803
    @gloriamariasuarezpinto6803 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Gracias al Doctor Veterinario y todo su personal que hicieron posible una intervención quirúrgica y con una exelente Cirujía Fishan el 🐘 hoy en día goza de las atenciones que Mamá humana ADINE y los señores cuidadores le ofrecen ,Mis mejores deseos para Tí Fishan 🐘 muchos años de vida Saludable Muchacho Fuerte El gran Fishan 🐘 🙏

  • @palmaleestephens1906
    @palmaleestephens1906 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I love Fishan!❤🐘

  • @theflashtheflash6101
    @theflashtheflash6101 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The poor Man. Thank goodness you all are loving caring humans. Wonderful to see he’s better . Xo 🥰🙏🍀🌻😀

  • @peggysmith5202
    @peggysmith5202 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    5 years? That's crazy!! That is when I first started watching the Herd!! I've watched every video sense then!! I LOVE❤ the carers loving all the elephants!! THANK YOU EVERY ONE OF THOSE WHO HELP ADINE !! God bless you every one!!

  • @annehart5584
    @annehart5584 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you so much for giving Fishan a second chance! He is a beautiful elephant and full of love… I love them all.. but I have a very soft spot in my heart for him.

  • @dowth3
    @dowth3 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    How precious is this story of Fishan and how relationships kept his spirits up! It speaks to the intense love and respect that Owen, Israel, Tiger and Adine and all staff had for this handsome bull during his injury and recovery, and also now as he lives with pain. I've had this situation several times with rescue cats that no one wanted because they were not "perfect", and I KNOW that --- assuming good medical care --- it is precisely the relationship that is the medium for change. If they feel the bond of attachment and support, AMAZING things are possible. I resonate with the carers in Fishan's story and respect HERD all the more for it! Bless you Fishan, and all who love you!! 💚🙏

    • @herdelephantorphanage
      @herdelephantorphanage  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That’s such a sweet comment! We love it and really appreciate the support! Fishan is definitely a special gentle giant!❤️🐘

  • @karijordan4930
    @karijordan4930 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Fishan is my "personal 🐘HERO🎖️"!!! 2b so gentle & kind despite what's happened to him says a lot about his "BEAUTIFULLY ENORMOUSLY GENTLE & KIND CHARACTER"! Fishan you are an 🐘🎖️& an excellent example for the young ones in the HERD especially "Lil Phabeni 🐘"! God bless you Fishan 🙏😇🐘🎖️

  • @deborjhablackwell6162
    @deborjhablackwell6162 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Fishan has been an inspiration to me. How can I resist movement to heal, at 170 pounds, when Fishan pushed through with a strange contraption that he had to intuit was placed with love. Sometimes I feel that we don’t deserve their willingness to interact with us. ❤❤❤

  • @annickborys2465
    @annickborys2465 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Il devait souffrir le pauvre. Merci aux généreux donateurs. 😊.

  • @beverlykeys4330
    @beverlykeys4330 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Fishan you are so loved ❤❤❤❤. With the help and persistence of everyone at HERD, this amazing bull has proved his mettle yet again. What and inspiration. I think we are all glad to see him very much alive every day.

  • @imogen2092
    @imogen2092 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It is so adorable that you played the music from lion king to him. He’s such a strong bull. Although he still has some discomfort, I’m so happy you gave him a chance. You take such good care of him ❤❤❤

  • @user-bj9fl4ee2i
    @user-bj9fl4ee2i 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He’s such a tall boy! What a brave cutie 😊

  • @Go-tee71
    @Go-tee71 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Yes - where there is life, there is HOPE! Thank you for not giving up on him! Fishan has proven that having hope can bring success! He may get sore from time to time & move slower as a result of his awful accident, but I bet he & the herd are so happy he's alive & in good health! Perseverance & positivity from himself, the herd & every person involved in his recovery, have got him to where he is today. He's a wonderful elephant! 🥰🙏❤️🐘

  • @mickeyTX.
    @mickeyTX. 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    God Bless you Owen .. what a brave elephant..

  • @shotgunbettygaming
    @shotgunbettygaming 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I didn't know that about elephant bull testicles! I can't believe I never wondered, I mean they're obviously 'missing' from his backend! How did I never follow that train of thought?!
    This may explain why he is SUCH an absolute sweetheart as well, and less prone to want to fight yet still willing to step in for reprimanding the younger ones. Fish is my favorite, thank you for giving him the chance to do well when he broke his leg, the world is a better place with him in it!💖🐘

  • @user-iv5pi3cc7j
    @user-iv5pi3cc7j 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Can't believe it's been 5 years. I remember when it happened 😮.
    Love Fish ❤

  • @Cruller
    @Cruller 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Tigere did a great first aid job, staying with him and escorting him home!