Seminal elephant interaction with Alan McSmith

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  • @CharIie83
    @CharIie83 7 ปีที่แล้ว +948

    elephant is like, "well this is awkward"

    • @alizandy2478
      @alizandy2478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I know it’s been a while you commented that but i laughed so hard i had the tears in my eyes

    • @Tuepp
      @Tuepp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This.

    • @randomstuff6332
      @randomstuff6332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well... it’s your turn to turn around and run, did you forget your part?

    • @neo7759
      @neo7759 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂😂 holy shit this was funny

  • @xxTC-96xx
    @xxTC-96xx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +290

    I like that the elephant tried one more time and kicked the brush when it didn't work haha

  • @werty783
    @werty783 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1214

    I tried the same technique with a bouncer while I had a good whiskey drunk going. Sadly, he did not respect the laws of the jungle.

  • @sarahbennett8286
    @sarahbennett8286 7 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    This is quite literally the most impressive thing I have ever seen.

    • @ХареКришна-т7г
      @ХареКришна-т7г 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      You haven't seen his balls

    • @naasthikan
      @naasthikan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ХареКришна-т7г you did ? 🤣

    • @harryg2484
      @harryg2484 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@naasthikan Don't try to either. Looking at such alien radioactive, high-density materials with your naked eye my cause permanent damage to your retine

    •  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@harryg2484 plus they are so big even someone in the space wouldn’t be able to distinguish them

  • @gerRule
    @gerRule 3 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    This man doesn’t turn on the shower he just stares at the shower hose until it starts crying

  • @jeffreydykes6684
    @jeffreydykes6684 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1398

    As a former elephant keeper, I know that when they typically charge, you don't run - you actually take a step forward. It blows their mind that instead of running, you're actually advancing on them. They think that your kung-fu must be REALLY strong, or else you'd be running, so it puts that doubt in their mind and they stop their charge.

    • @Buddy-po4hv
      @Buddy-po4hv 7 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Jeffrey Dykes you must be Kung Fu Panda !

    • @DJTUNE1770
      @DJTUNE1770 7 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      Ok ☝️ question-will this work all the time? What if one actually keeps charging? Well 2 question lol

    • @JGoodie02
      @JGoodie02 7 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Sam wise Then you're fucked. But do you really think you can outrun an elephant? Unless you're Usain Bolt

    • @DJTUNE1770
      @DJTUNE1770 7 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Jason Goodman I can’t outrun one but if you keep turning and not run in a straight line I think you can

    • @Judicial78
      @Judicial78 7 ปีที่แล้ว +144

      Yes because clearly no elephant keepers exist or go online, and everyone is a loser with no real skills like you.
      BTW OP, this works with most predators unless they are famished. The risk/reward is not worth it when attacking an animal that stands it's ground. Predators are tactical and cunning, and will not risk much when finding food.

  • @putther
    @putther 7 ปีที่แล้ว +700

    The cameraman is a silent gopro drone

  • @siddheshmahadik6921
    @siddheshmahadik6921 6 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    Well after that I found that elephant sitting near river and evaluating his meaning of life

    • @samthomas6789
      @samthomas6789 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😅😅😅

    • @jitgtij
      @jitgtij 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂 best comment

    • @subhrajitdey5513
      @subhrajitdey5513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂😂👍

  • @prateekmehta11
    @prateekmehta11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +316

    The elephant wasn't charging
    He was coming to help the man lift his gigantic balls of steel

    • @BahaaSharaf
      @BahaaSharaf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂😂😂

    • @grayson1946
      @grayson1946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not original, but still funny! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @theabominator2152
      @theabominator2152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      but that was before

    • @IslamForAll11
      @IslamForAll11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
      Same From 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰

    • @lalithamichael2668
      @lalithamichael2668 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lol!

  • @kevinmckenny520
    @kevinmckenny520 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I love when it kicks the tree. It’s so pissed he didn’t run.

  • @alanmcsmith9433
    @alanmcsmith9433  7 ปีที่แล้ว +943

    Dear all,
    Thank you for taking the time to comment on my seminal elephant encounter video and it would be great to respond by sharing the story behind it.
    The video, filmed on a wilderness trail, is a one-in-a-million encounter. It is authentic and the elephant is wild, not trained. Neither are there any AK47s, snipers or nuclear warheads behind me.
    As a wilderness guide i strive to avoid confrontations with wild animals, and in 30 years of guiding, have never deliberately provoked one. The default reaction of wild animals, including big game, is to avoid encounters with humans.
    However, the reality is that things do not always go according to the book.
    Then what? As a guide, and have to deal with the scenario before you.
    With all the hindsight in the world, would not have done anything differently. I did not get myself into a situation, i got myself and our trail party out of one. How evenly the bull walks away at the end, comfortable enough to turn his back on us, is a testament to this.
    I would NEVER suggest that anyone tries this! If you are a guide then i urge you to use extreme caution whilst walking.
    In the jungles of social media sensationalism, the lack of proper context is often a casualty. It took me 18 months to post the video online because of this, but i wanted to share the wonder of elephants.
    Therefore i urge you all to look beyond and recognize the significance of meaningful wilderness encounters. That modern man still shares a kinship with the wild. That our natural world … and its conservation … is absolutely essential to our well-being.
    That in order to maintain our own respect and dignity, we must treat our environment in the same way.
    My message is about a transformative view of elephant awareness.
    And wilderness conservation. It is time to view these animals through a different lens, a lens that also incorporates our own wholeness and sacred attitudes.
    The encounter was after all about the elephant, not me.
    Please visit www.unjovu.weebly.com for more.
    With wild warm wilderness wishes,
    Alan McSmith.

    • @astroflight6571
      @astroflight6571 7 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Thank you Alan for an amazing piece of film.
      I am more impressed by your camera man's trust in you!
      Did he have a spare pair of shorts?

    • @ageneauguy6944
      @ageneauguy6944 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      quand 2 intelligences se rencontrent ...et se respectent !!

    • @kausaranees
      @kausaranees 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you Allan. Just for my knowledge I thought I heard that if the elephant really wanted to harm you, it would have pulled it’s ears back and charged.

    • @JenniferBrisk
      @JenniferBrisk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Alan McSmith thank you so much for sharing this, it touched me very deeply and is a testament indeed to the sacred wild we are all part of. Having just come back from safari in Tanzania, this means a lot. Thank you. Thank you. Bringing the animals’ beauty and intelligence to the forefront. Jennifer

    • @johnbanks5106
      @johnbanks5106 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Alan McSmith UFC Champ Rose Namajunas brought me here. Great video. Thanks for the breakdown as well! Glad everyone including the elephant went away unscathed and maybe learned about themselves. Clearly you learned you are fantastic 4s The Thing.

  • @cgfalcon9798
    @cgfalcon9798 7 ปีที่แล้ว +394

    Elephant use ABS system 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @SoudagerAamer
      @SoudagerAamer 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      CG FALCON 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @jayanth12am
      @jayanth12am 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      tats very funny

    • @PhaneenderReddy
      @PhaneenderReddy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rofl 😂😂😂

    • @UndeadOutlaw30
      @UndeadOutlaw30 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao

    • @manishadaas
      @manishadaas 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lenovo k8 note

  • @TheCatsa
    @TheCatsa 7 ปีที่แล้ว +705

    Plot twist..the guy is blind.

    • @kratos8156
      @kratos8156 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      DUDE I CANT BREATH

    • @psnedits2139
      @psnedits2139 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Fuck i cant stop laughing

    • @yergui87
      @yergui87 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lol, that's funny.

    • @alisonhilll4317
      @alisonhilll4317 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nice one

    • @aricgoss
      @aricgoss 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣

  • @murrayforbes
    @murrayforbes 7 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Showing just how fantastic the relationship between man and nature can really be. Complete respect for the animal and the man from the animal. Years of experience here. Top video. There are few places where one can still do this. Many elephants are hunted and harassed and in areas like that maybe the encounter would have been very different. We can see here that Alan Smith is an area he knows well and the animals within.

    • @alanmcsmith9433
      @alanmcsmith9433  7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Hi Murray, many thanks for your comment and astute assumptions of the encounter. It really is a wonderful example of the value of energy and as you say, the relationships between man and nature. Its interesting to point out however, that the footage was filmed in an area of moderate to high historical hunting and poaching pressure. Energy can still transcend this.

    • @latch360
      @latch360 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alan McSmith Energy bis everything.

    • @mortalclown3812
      @mortalclown3812 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@alanmcsmith9433 Not that it's the same, but I marvel that there are big whales old enough to recall huge murderous onslaughts against whole schools of them, but when they are near relatively small boats and decide to breach, they do it at a safe distance from the boat. Some are even very gentle with divers. It's quite a moving testimony to the sagacity of animals and perhaps the vibes of different humans. All blessings on your path.

    • @alanmcsmith9433
      @alanmcsmith9433  4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@mortalclown3812 its is only humans, blessed with infinite 'intelligence', that hold grudges like this ... animals are able to step outside our limited logic and show us the way. Following, is, the challenge

    • @mikemelina7395
      @mikemelina7395 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alanmcsmith9433 Are you still alive? I ask because just watching that took years off of my life.

  • @Azizsomething
    @Azizsomething 7 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Alan used conqueror's haki on that elephant. He has the potential to be the pirate king.

    • @jejudielbuendia3546
      @jejudielbuendia3546 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Azizsomething That’s Jack of The Beast Pirates 😆

    • @Medico_tanda
      @Medico_tanda 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ayye one piece fam😍

    • @ITACHI-ov1nn
      @ITACHI-ov1nn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dammnnnnn😂🔥

  • @raymonddez2453
    @raymonddez2453 7 ปีที่แล้ว +317

    The elephant respected the man more when he stood his ground while remaining calm versus screaming and running. He even tried him a few more times but the man still remained calm and showed he wasn't a threat, but not willing to just sit there either by waving his arms. They both go on to live another day. Moral of the story is it's not what happens to you, but it's how you react that determines the outcome.

    • @anotherKyle
      @anotherKyle 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Im pretty sure its not "respect" the elephant is experiencing there. If something doesnt feel the need to get to cover you would probably think twice about fucking with whatever that is.

    • @jamesbrownsmiles
      @jamesbrownsmiles 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm pretty sure anotherKyle doesn't own a dictionary.

    • @BronzDano
      @BronzDano 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well said, I especially appreciate the “moral of the story...” a wise sentiment to contemplate. 👏🏽

    • @ArturoCabello
      @ArturoCabello 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wise words indeed! 👏🏽

  • @SStesta90
    @SStesta90 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    camera man remaining calm and capturing it, is the true hero!

  • @picksbypat
    @picksbypat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    After seeing this, I would trust this man with my life.

  • @ShashwatPanda
    @ShashwatPanda 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Man has got balls of steel, no doubt in my mind now. Mad, mad respect for him #hatTip

  • @ultimatecrusader9907
    @ultimatecrusader9907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Ranger man: *doesn't run*
    Elephant: "you weren't supposed to do that..."

  • @johnmuehlberger2269
    @johnmuehlberger2269 7 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    I couldn't go on a safari with this guy as I would be constantly having to change my underwear.

    • @KapperTube
      @KapperTube 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Just don't wear underwear.

    • @littlcub
      @littlcub 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      over-wear will need changing too

    • @belindamae5911
      @belindamae5911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂

    • @xrhina1322
      @xrhina1322 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @elke9499
      @elke9499 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me 2 😂😂

  • @natahliasmith2848
    @natahliasmith2848 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wild animals are predictable in most cases but not in all.
    My hat go's of to this man standing his ground and staying calm. I certainly would've had a load in my shorts.
    Elephant's are magnificent creatures. Such beauty, power and grace.

  • @RLSova
    @RLSova 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    i love how the elephant kicked the bush to attempt to scare him

  • @2charliep
    @2charliep 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a magnificent creature, so beautiful tusks and all.

  • @michaelkarkut5066
    @michaelkarkut5066 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    After he turned around and said "I'm actually not a guide but I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night"

  • @arnelantiquina4214
    @arnelantiquina4214 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This must be the priority of youtube to be recommend. This content should have many views and this Channel should have a millions of subscribers. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @yuurishibuya4797
    @yuurishibuya4797 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    That victorious smile at the end 🙌🏼

    • @mortalclown3812
      @mortalclown3812 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And probably a somewhat relieved one.

  • @bigby9865
    @bigby9865 6 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    1:07 Honestly, who brings a trunk to a stick fight???😂😂😂😂

    • @ShadowJ667
      @ShadowJ667 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bïg Bøy that trunk can lift half a ton, can a stick do that?

    • @ford.5311
      @ford.5311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ShadowJ Gamez, bruh.

    • @siyacer
      @siyacer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@ShadowJ667 yes

    • @ShadowJ667
      @ShadowJ667 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m already Sans Undertale ok heres what i want u to do: get a stick, then try to lift something that weighs at least half a ton, and you would be right if the stick can actually lift that weight without breaking or getting damaged

    • @adwaithr.k593
      @adwaithr.k593 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@ShadowJ667 Nothing like a good cup of cringe. Thanks.

  • @rosewaters2533
    @rosewaters2533 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It’s not simple calm energy. He reads the elephant well and knows how to reciprocate in kind. Elephant looks almost bewildered at how this person can speak their language lol.

  • @rivertrash9862
    @rivertrash9862 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What's even more impressive is how normal you walk with those giant balls

  • @BraeburnTV
    @BraeburnTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Elephant was like “For the last time, I don’t want your vehicle extended warranty”

  • @slackjoelyokel88
    @slackjoelyokel88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    That kick of frustration at 1:50 😂

  • @nyc10021
    @nyc10021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That’s the ballsiest thing I’ve seen in my entire life. 👏🏻

  • @avs6372
    @avs6372 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Elephants are gentle giants (unless provoked or in musth). I absolutely love and respect them. They are remarkable intelligent emotional creatures. The guide has experience and the elephants can sense his calmness.

  • @dibyashreeroy4869
    @dibyashreeroy4869 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    McSmith is a brave person and has intense knowledge about the elephant behaviour. It is not an eassy job to face a giant African elephant bare footedly and with just a thin wooden stick. Very few person can do this and McSmith is on of them.

  • @franciscorojas934
    @franciscorojas934 7 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    wowwww..I hope they pay you well.....

  • @juliomendez117
    @juliomendez117 7 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Shit made me drop my phone and start running!

  • @woobykal68
    @woobykal68 7 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    BALLS OF STEEL!!!!

    • @bumblebunny9493
      @bumblebunny9493 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      carlo fraiia : Brain of pudding.

    • @helloher3876
      @helloher3876 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bumble Bunny not really, what you are saying is the only dumb thing, if he run it would be worst

  • @davidjohns84
    @davidjohns84 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Magnificient animal protecting his/her territory - scary moments when the elephant charged and only someone with experience would have stood thèir ground , if it were me i would have been faster than usain bolt in the other direction. Great video which shows that not all wild animals want to hurt or kill but just want to be left in peace

  • @gamayun1224
    @gamayun1224 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an incredibly beautiful being!

  • @gabbyhyman1246
    @gabbyhyman1246 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That elephant really put on the brakes during that first charge. Amazing snowplowing.

  • @DangerVille
    @DangerVille 5 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Massive HANGERS

    • @Ixe7Ixe7
      @Ixe7Ixe7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure bud

  • @purplehaze2358
    @purplehaze2358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That elephant wasn’t actually charging. He was just pulled in by the gravitational pull of his moon-sized balls.

  • @MrBricksy
    @MrBricksy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Because of Alan McSmith elephants travel in groups.

  • @Mo-fz1to
    @Mo-fz1to 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    yo Alan took a step forward and the elephant was like
    *”this wasn’t supposed to happen”*

  • @erogenesisart3111
    @erogenesisart3111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Alan for showing this world how amazing this world can be, and how mind-blowing it is to be a human being in it. I worked in wildlife parks before, and although elephants are majestic creatures to observe up close, they're also smart, and very naughty haha!

  • @HakarDoski
    @HakarDoski 7 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    he isn't tough
    he probably had a dragon behind the camera

  • @desertcafe
    @desertcafe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done, sir. My hat is off to you. A lesson for us all.

  • @SuccessforLifester
    @SuccessforLifester 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He is really a man of steel. And the camera man too

  • @nikwolf2314
    @nikwolf2314 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice.. i watch this over and over.. Beautiful nature, and also this man who shows us this.. tnx..

  • @damianvelazquez6103
    @damianvelazquez6103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Only God can create such a beautiful masterpiece.

    • @amaljith4152
      @amaljith4152 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its not god its human and animal lol

    • @SeaIify
      @SeaIify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know right??
      The elephant was cool too...

    • @abdola3ebelarab
      @abdola3ebelarab 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Subhanallah

    • @Cardinalbomber
      @Cardinalbomber 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So true!

    • @Ra-ok1tr
      @Ra-ok1tr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@amaljith4152 shutup let him believe what he wants

  • @progarcia4778
    @progarcia4778 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this demonstration I will definitely try this new learning

  • @davimanly
    @davimanly 7 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Unless in musth season, a bull elephant wouldn't try for a murderous attack and usually happy with these mock attacks just to puff up his pride (imagine a 6000 kg animal scared of an 75 kg man!)

    • @killermoon635
      @killermoon635 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That elephant is not 6000kg, not even close. 6 ton elephants are bigger than one in the video

    • @gastonbell108
      @gastonbell108 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Part of the problem with elephants is how intelligent and social they are; without "good influences" from dominant females, they are prone to misbehavior, and they do indeed have tremendous memories for being mistreated by humans. This elephant was just "flexing and yapping", if you get me. They get moody and territorial. I know they guide must have been shitting himself, because they don't ALWAYS stop, but he bluffed wonderfully here and poor Elephant Jr. didn't know what hit him. He slunk off having been thoroughly emasculated, haha.

    • @prasanthpanicker8224
      @prasanthpanicker8224 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The Elephant doesn't know that he weighs 6 tons. That simple.

    • @fransbuijs808
      @fransbuijs808 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@prasanthpanicker8224
      But he surely knows that he is big and strong.

    • @helplmchoking
      @helplmchoking 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fransbuijs808 sure, but no animal will ever fight another unless it has no choice, and even then it usually only does it when it knows it can win.
      A lion will attack weak prey, because the risk of injury or wasting energy on a failed hunt is too high otherwise, unless it's desperate.
      an elephant will mock charge to scare the other animal away, it won't fight unless attacked, protecting others or its hormones are making it aggressive. again, the fight consumes a lot of energy and any injury could be fatal.
      Alan standing his ground like that makes the elephant doubt the outcome, no animal responds like that unless it's confident, so it has to either fight an animal that could harm it (it doesn't know he couldn't, of course) or back down. if he'd been aggressive, the outcome would have been difficult as it would have been a direct threat and danger, not avoidable risk
      Alan's clearly experienced, first to see the body language and understand the intent and correct response, and second to have the resolve to follow through

  • @yveslabbe9608
    @yveslabbe9608 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    C'est incroyable! Cet homme a un calme et une connaissance des éléphants. C'était Une situation dangereuse. J'adore! Merci!

  • @Flistered
    @Flistered 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Surprised this guy isn't making the tectonic plates shift with his giant balls of steel.

  • @grayson1946
    @grayson1946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Elephants are such wonderful animals.

  • @DyordsNavatrutu
    @DyordsNavatrutu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    elephant: "maybe if i use a scary mask next time..."

  • @matthewhuxtable1557
    @matthewhuxtable1557 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My favourite part is when Alan turns to the cameraman at the end and asks, "You all right?".

  • @Rangelandsafaris
    @Rangelandsafaris 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing experienced with an experienced guide, thanks for sharing this amazing moment in the wilderness

  • @Corchepa
    @Corchepa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When he turned 18 his parents moved out

  • @MrCherryflex
    @MrCherryflex 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. What a bravo man! Bravo Alan best wildlife clip of the year.

  • @malbecks316
    @malbecks316 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "Wait, is that a stick you got there?
    ...
    uh, never mind."

  • @leonroux
    @leonroux 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    It comes with a lifetime of experience. Reading wild animals in your daily job becomes second nature and you never stop learning...

  • @delightk
    @delightk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not even a flinch! A straight G!

  • @s.kthesinger2764
    @s.kthesinger2764 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Salute to that guy.... And the cameraman as well !!!

  • @sumav6174
    @sumav6174 7 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Super control

    • @aerok3
      @aerok3 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Of his sphincter

    • @ItsEasyJustLift
      @ItsEasyJustLift 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Elephant @ 1:34 : bruh this just getting awkward now

    • @MrMordart
      @MrMordart 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      only visually. In reality he went to wash his pants after filming )...

    • @travincal1
      @travincal1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aerok3 dude I woke my wife and kids laughing my ass off at your comment. I just didn't see it coming and read right in to it after the initial comment. Brilliant!

  • @prasanthpanicker8224
    @prasanthpanicker8224 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Remarkable sir, Mr Alan Mcsmith.
    I have seen in other videos , people trying to do similar things with Elephants and get badly hurt.
    These idiots have no knowledge about animal behaviour and are not trained animal experts.
    Even with all the experience u have in the last 30 years, u need the utmost courage to do such acts. Great. Thank you.

  • @onepieceguy2659
    @onepieceguy2659 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    He will definitely join Valhalla!!!

  • @khalidelgazzar
    @khalidelgazzar ปีที่แล้ว

    McSmith is lucky he's standing in front of the camera man.
    When dealing with tense situations like this one, there are 2 important rules:
    Rule #1: Camera man never dies.
    Rule #2: Never forget rule #1.

  • @jayphillip793
    @jayphillip793 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What a man...... Even an African lion will show it's ass when it come across the same encounter.
    Really... Courage to the core .

  • @Vijay82
    @Vijay82 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We need to appreciate the camera man, he did not blink either!

  • @mrmatt5356
    @mrmatt5356 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nothing is more powerful than a white guy with a safari hat

  • @jackr.3945
    @jackr.3945 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    BRAVO! BRILLIANT! Love elephants and protect them everyone!

  • @bulldawg4498
    @bulldawg4498 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    God bless you for sparing this magnificent animal's life. All too often it seems, the way to solve a 'problem' like this is to reach for a gun ...

    • @mortalclown3812
      @mortalclown3812 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He didn't have a gun and mentioned it previously, but you're right: It's impressive in itself that he's not packing, as it were.

  • @hhl316delta
    @hhl316delta 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please, more videos

  • @Hamza-jq6ub
    @Hamza-jq6ub 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Conqueror's haki

  • @PrasangaBasnayake
    @PrasangaBasnayake 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An elephant can hear your heartbeat and understand if you are scared or not. Alan here completely calm and cameraman is unconscious...

  • @simplecue9909
    @simplecue9909 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Is this what David So was talking about ?

  • @winstonchurchill4561
    @winstonchurchill4561 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big respect to both, this is Winston from London big up yourselves

  • @vikrantvermaghz
    @vikrantvermaghz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Alan's interview:
    Question: How can be you so calm and fearless. What should anyone do to get it.
    Alan: It's nothing.. just stay married for 30 yrs.

    • @ramesh0107
      @ramesh0107 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂

  • @Chewbaccafruit
    @Chewbaccafruit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The elephant goes home, and is viciously mocked by his friends around the work cooler the following day.
    "No guys, you don't understand" *looks around nervously* "...he had a stick."
    Other elephants *whisper* "Oh fuck, a stick, you didn't say he had a stick. You're lucky to be alive."

  • @DanijeI
    @DanijeI 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Balls of ivory!!! ;)

  • @denyssarazin3318
    @denyssarazin3318 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr. McSmith, you are one cool dude !
    Respect !

  • @showmevd
    @showmevd 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Gandalf : You Shall Not Pass!

    • @MrBricksy
      @MrBricksy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Or in my case : You shall shit your pants!

    • @Ben-vt8ne
      @Ben-vt8ne 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      The dark fire will not avail you, FLAME OF UDUN!

  • @gimmievids
    @gimmievids 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the way the elephant kicks the foliage all pissed off at 1:51 as if to say "fuck, grrr, just.... fuck off"

  • @geoffreylevine8907
    @geoffreylevine8907 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Respect!

  • @writtenwrath
    @writtenwrath 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is incredible, such a gift

  • @aurondimet168
    @aurondimet168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This isn't funny. This was deadly situation that should be taken seriously. That elephant was lucky to make it out alive

  • @aerozz8851
    @aerozz8851 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're such a professional and calm. Good day!

  • @zvonko2559
    @zvonko2559 7 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    and behind him..20 tanks and 35 comandos with bazookas

    • @jpirish5726
      @jpirish5726 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂

    • @toompie69
      @toompie69 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol

    • @heinerfb
      @heinerfb 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      omg ty

    • @sunnylivingit
      @sunnylivingit 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      not really

    • @user-yf1dc6do9q
      @user-yf1dc6do9q 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Reminds me of the movie "The Bear (1989)" where the little bear is standing down a cougar and thinks he's all tough and all when the cat runs off. He turns around to see the big bear is standing behind him.

  • @HT-vf7ok
    @HT-vf7ok 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    In that situation it's about the only thing you can do. Stand your ground and hope for the best. Easier said than done no doubt. But no point running as the Elephant is much faster than any man.

  • @rajsubba1532
    @rajsubba1532 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Example of iron balls.😂😂

  • @88Prenzo
    @88Prenzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That man has the Conqueror's haki.

    • @wear3163
      @wear3163 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was about to say that lol

  • @carnalljulian
    @carnalljulian 7 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Out of interest.. and apart from sh#%&ing your pants. What is standard guide procedure?

    • @pietskiet8763
      @pietskiet8763 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Dont run , but there are a lot of factors to be considered , each encounter, can be different , and a lot depends on the area you are in , if the ellies are harassed , in said area , or hunted, dont go on foot with clients!

    • @philippelorin2601
      @philippelorin2601 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      agree with you Piet, don't run, and the next step would be to give the elephant more room , moving slowly away. I've been taught not to put pressure on the game, not even for a good footage or a better sighting and that's a point some guests don't understand. They pay hence they must get the best of the show.There's a cut in the video at about 1'33", the eli has moved a bit , so I guess the guide had time and room to step away. I deeply respect his knowledge and belief in energy, but I'm not sure I would have reacted the same way. Glad this bull wasn't in must...

    • @jshanker2005
      @jshanker2005 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @Julian Carnall, having suicidal tendencies also helps. Most of these brave souls accept the risk that one day the animals they care so much about may get them and they don't mind that. The Lion Whisperer has said that many, many times. (He hasn't said that he's suicidal but he accepts the risks and says that if it happens, it happens.)

    • @Atombender
      @Atombender 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I guess race drivers have the same attitude. They may die on the track but they never think about it during a race. They know what the car can do and this guy knows what the elephant can do.

    • @Lucas_Tulic
      @Lucas_Tulic 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      RUN, FORREST!!! RUUUUUN!

  • @rhyspowell1178
    @rhyspowell1178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The elephant confused he’s like tha never happened before they normally run 😂🤣balls of steel

  • @Izayuukan
    @Izayuukan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Daily Dose of Internet sent me here. I was so impressed with the footage I had to check out the original for myself.

    • @Nyx_Fey_
      @Nyx_Fey_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude same.
      Interesting thing to think about-
      He usually thanks his sources in the comments; So he probably has a comments under this video somewhere.

  • @raaja777
    @raaja777 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Alan, a thrilling visual treat for us and a lesson too to be firm on your ground.Awesome video.And atlase the cautious move away from both of you with turning the head to watch back is really awesome like a movie.Happy and hats off Alan.

  • @ntdtv
    @ntdtv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hello. I wanted to kindly remind you that I sent you a message about your video. Please read my previous comment. I am looking forward to hearing from you.

  • @mizanjensen8794
    @mizanjensen8794 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My mother has a way with wild animals.. she would get out of the car to look closer at a herd of elephants..they never showed agression... they must have sensed her aura.. that she loved them.

  • @orange6303
    @orange6303 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i tried the same performance in front of my wife........wife said " you really want to die?"