I haven’t ever watched a video this long and it doesn’t even have people or talking in it. You did such a beautiful job with everything, on and off camera! Thank you for doing what you do and sharing it with us
This video was so well done with so much respect and love. Thank you so much for sharing this. It was Hartfelt. What a beautiful baby and what a great mother Star Was! ❤
AM and Monkey Sentinel sent me. First time here and watched your final videos of Stormy. And I was deeply touched by your incredible insight into Grief. I have lost 2 adult sons from accidental fentanyl poisoning in the past 2 years. Now I find so much comfort and humanity in this group of monkeys and the truly kind and respectful persons who make it a mission to share. Without kidnapping. This was beautifully edited. You never let that baby down. Mother Nature can be cruel. But you tried. All you ever have left in the end is knowing you did your best. You never walked away. I hope Peace has come to this year. I’ll be watching.
Just catching up on monkey business and read your comment. I am so sorry for your loss. I have 2 sons (17 & 20) and can't imagine your grief. I wish you kindness and love moving forward. Best wishes❤❤
I'm so very sorry about your son's deaths. That's a horrible way to go. I'm praying for you & your family. May God watch over & protect you. &: keep you & your's safe from harm.. God Bless you & keep you safe & strong. 🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹
I wept and wept through this last ride of Stormy. Stella was heartbreaking. I love how much you honor these complicated and sentient families with your great compassion and artistry. There's something so deep and piercingly painful when an animal who'd been in your life--even on video, halfway across the world--suffers and dies. And your ability to pull the great natural beauty of HK into it also touches me deeply--having lived in the midlevels and gone to the littles islands around, this spaciousness is breathtaking to me. Thank you for what your give us. I just wish I had been following your gang when I was a new mother--I could have learned so much from Reddy, Rudy Stella, even Gypsy about being a good mother.
You did such a wonderful job capturing little Stormy's life with his Mommy Stella, right through his final days to the end of his little life. Your capture and portrayal of Stella as a Mother on her last days with her baby boy, as well as her loss, was done beautifully and most importantly, very respectfully. This was such a sweet and sad story and you absolutely nailed it. You are very thoughtful, great job. 💓 from 🇨🇦
this was beautifully done. I can honestly say that of all of the monkey channels, I respect and appreciate you and you alone. You're the only one worth watching . Thank you so much
Com certeza. Não houve interesse de especular, ganhar money com Stormy mas registrar uma história comovente de superação sabedoria e resiliência de um 🐵 🐒 que viveu com alegria em seu mundo com seus iguais. 👏 👏 👏 👏
Dél-Afrikában van a Vervet Monkey Foundation, akik árva bébiket fogadnak be és nevelőanyát keresnek a számukra. Hihetetlen türelem és szeretet és munka révén az árva babákat és anyákat egymáshoz szoktatják, és a nevelőanyák elviszik az örökbefogadott babát a saját csapatukba, és szabadon élnek. Csodálatos, amit ők tesznek az állatokért. Ez a két csatorna a kedvencem, őket nézem a legszívesebben, és nagyon sokat tanultam tőlük. Jó olvasni, amit írtál.
That's why I love this and AM, MInc. Its not about monetizing off the monkeys. It's showing how they are in the natural, it is so appreciated! Thank you for your kindness to Stella & Stormy and to all the monkeys. GOD BLESS and Help continue your mission journey!🙏
This was the saddest part of your video showing how Stella love for her little Stormy. I cannot forget your videos of our dear Stormy. Thanks so much for sharing how he struggled life and the beautiful love mom Stella gave him❤
Adding to my previous comment I must commend you, JW. Your dedication in creating this tribute to Stormy’s life through your own attachment and grief must have been beyond difficult. Yet, you’ve told Stormy and family’s story with incredible strength, highlighting the nature of Rhesus society and showing how deep and complex their family bonds are, even in the face of a disabled family member. It’s quite a moving series and if there were an award for series like this, you certainly deserve it. Thank you, for sharing the story from beginning to end. It was hard to watch at times but at the same time I feel honoured that you included us in it by sharing.
Yes thank you for an amazing video. Felt like a documentary and I would consider showing this to a larger audience to show awareness of the amazing creatures we share this planet with As well as all the emotions and tough life they encounter ti survive. Amazing
What a beautiful comment Hadassah. At "The Vervet Monkey Foundation" they rescue tiny orphaned babies, let babies and foster moms pick each other, and release them in protected forest areas with loving troops, giving them a second chance at normal monkey life. It's hilarious watching the little guy's progress each week and yesterday there was a special was post on "Floki's" journey. He's everybody's favorite (at least mine and many viewers) and like Stormy had lost the function of his hind legs, only due to human abuse before he was rescued. I encourage you to see the work, time, and medical attention given to helping him and other needy monkeys live a better quality of life. His challenge is continual but as you'll see nothing holds him back as he progresses.
JW, thank you for sharing your beautiful videos. You did an amazing job of filming and sharing your views with compassion and kindness, just the way Mother Nature intended. I also completely agree that Stella was a very patient and nurturing mother. RIP brave and strong lil Stormy!!
You've outdone yourself JW. This is a beautiful series of videos. Stormy's story is fascinating, thank you for sharing it with us. This story affected me deeply, I can only imagine what you've gone through. Thanks, JW.
This was so sad but thank you for putting this video together and sharing it with us. You did justice for our little Stormy, you put it all together so beautifully!!! The music you used fit each occurrence so precisely in the stages she went through. I will save this video to my "favorites", so I can pull it up and watch it in the future from time to time. This video was a masterpiece and should never be deleted or tossed away, always keep it on file!!! Thank you ever so kindly!!!
Thank you JW for taking us on Stormy's journey with you. I know how painful that was for you. Sweetie, please don't feel like you didn't do enough for him. He was very sick and nothing you could have done would have helped him. Going by my experience with animals he was in septic shock which is the final stage of sepsis. I'm sure he felt your love his last few days. It's not good bye. It's so long for now. He was a truly amazing little guy. RIP little Stormy.
Köszönöm a magyar feliratot, nagyon jó fordítás. És csodálatos a zene, a szöveg és a képek összhangja. Ezen a csatornán mindig minden videóban csodás zenéket lehet hallani.
Oh JW, thank you so much for documenting and sharing Stormy's precious but short life with us. My heart is broken, but I know that he has crossed over the Rainbow bridge, and is not suffering any longer. Bless you JW for all that you do for our friends. Take care.
Thank you JW for all the videos and sharing with us the life of Stormy. I know the last video had to be very hard. It was hard for me to watch and the tears were unstoppable. ThankYou
Wow! The compassion, time and effort you put into this little life is truly heartfelt! It drew me in and I just had to watch these videos and the tribute. We need more people like you in this world. Thank you so much for this, it has truly touched my heart! R. I. P lite stormy!
32:10, Stormy had his last breath. I watched the video many times and cried every time. Thank you for waiting 3 hours and recorded the final moment of his life. It's a beautiful story. Sad, but beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
What a beautiful video. Not exploiting the macaques. It's quite amazing that Stella took care of Stormy for 5 months. The poor thing was born with deformed legs & never could have survived. You did a fantastic job documenting this baby's short life.
This is the most beautiful tribute to any member of the animal kingdom I have honestly seen in my 64 years. Your dedication to provide us with Stormys life story is as good as any filming done by National Geographic or David Attenburg. Stella hung onto Stormy until there was absolutely nothing left to hang on to. This truly is, A Beautiful Tragedy 💕💕 Thank you very much.
thank you. this is so beautiful and as an artist i appreciate the depths - highs and lows - you've gone thru to tell us all these stories and esp stormy's. this was perfect time to me to see this one as I just spent the day realizing that another baby monkey is dead and he was killed by his "captor" who finalized his life in a horrid video of him. i'm so grateful to see someone seeing these animals in all their moods and behaviors and doing it well. thanks again.
I didn't think I would be able to watch this video through to the end, but I did and as I type through tears they are a little about sadness but happiness as well. We all got to be part of his life if even from afar. His life is a testament of the thriving life-force he exuded! Fly high Stormy...as the beautiful Ickie said to me today he came in like a storm and left on a gentle breeze. Thank you JW I hope you know how much we love and appreciate you!
I've been putting off watching this video for some time now. Just knowing from the Title that Stormy had passed was heartbreaking enough. I thought tonight I was ready to complete Stormy's story in my heart and for me to let this brave little one go also. I was totally wrong. I have cried none stop from the very beginning of this video just knowing how it would end. JW you did a wonderful job and I am very thankful that Stella and Stormy had you to share their story. Stella is such an awesome and loving mother. How could she not have anything other than a brave, strong and beautiful little one. Stella and Stormy both fought to the bitter end to hang on to one of the most beautiful love stories ever, of a mother and her child. JW, thank you for sharing their story. Thank you for caring and loving Stormy to the end of his life and even now in your heart. JW, I am sure it is so easy to become attached being there in person to see everything first-hand but it's another thing totally to show your heart through your work to someone that is thousands of miles from where you stand and to make them feel as though they are standing next to you seeing it for them themselves. You have that gift and I am so glad that you do. May God continue blessing you! I am sending warm wishes and a hug to you. To Stormy, I will continue loving you in my heart brave little one! Rest easy and know that you touched many hearts with your little fighter spirit.
Thank you so much for the videos and caring for these beloved little guys. You have brought me laughter and I've shed tears. You have a beautiful heart
Watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲 the first on this channel. Enjoyed this documentary 👍 Well put together editing perfect compare to others I've seen. Totally Enjoyed it thanks.
@JW JW you did not fail Stormy in any way. You were with him & helping him when you could. Please do not blame yourself for anything. I'm glad you got to say good bye to him. Stella knew his time was close because she held him tight & close to her. She let him know she loves him. She protected him as his life was coming to an end. She even protected him afterwards from the dogs. When she was standing on the side of the road she would look back to see if he was following & calling out to him. As you said, she heard him calling her. She carried him one last time. She will remember where she placed him to rest & she will return there to be with him. Thank you JW for this video & all you do. God Bless
I was actually relieved to see him pass. He was literally suffering badly. Mom did a wonderful job and never pushed him away nor abandoned him. She protected him and loved him and im so happy he had that. That poor baby..well always remember you stormy!
Oh wow did I cry. A beautiful tribute to Stormy. That little monkey sure touched me. Watching all of the videos, he was an inspiration. Stella was a wonderful Mom. Thank You JW. You told Stormy's story so beautifully.
I cried to... Like a baby!! Even though I already knew he had passed, actually watching the very moment when he did was still heart breaking!! I'm so glad that JW got to be there for that moment though, like stormy held on just to be able to say goodbye!!
Awesome heart wrenching story well told. This poor little baby was doomed since he was bitten by something very large with sharp teeth! That had to be one strong healthy baby to survive a attack like that and live as long as he did. It's so sad to know that even if you had taken him to a Vet, providing there is one qualified, he could have lived a long time but never again in the wild and he wouldn't be happy away from his mom, family and nature. Thanks for sharing a sad but full of love story.
Thank you JW. As hard as this was to watch, it must have taken incredible strength to film, edit, and share with us. Thank you for sharing his story with the world. Rest easy little Stormy.
This was the best one I ever seen & I've seen many. I wish we knew medically what all wasn't right with Stormy. I'm not saying what's wrong because there was nothing wrong with him. He was so cute and he tried so hard. Good job, only 1 thing, no blurring of deceased monkey. You get a like from me. Good job!🤗
I've watched this over and over and it breaks my heart how Stormy fight for his life but its really his time. How sad and painful shows on his face and how protective mom Stella. I love you baby Stormy and you are now safe no more pain wherever you are😥🙏❤
Upon watching for a second time, I realized that Stella put Stormy’s body high up in a tree where he was happiest when she left to eat. Then she went back for him because she wasn’t ready yet to let him go.
@@carbino1055Sadly he is no longer around. He passed away in November 2021, a very sad loss he was full of determination to get around his paralysis. JW did a video about his last day it's called a Farewell to stormy
@@michaelhearn3052 Yes I watched it. I enjoyed watching little Stormy. He tried so hard. It was also inspirational watching him. Just seeing him try so hard to get around and keep up. I wondered what exactly was wrong with his legs and I wanted to know what exactly was his cause of death? And the sore on his bottom; what was that?
Thank you J.W. to heart breaking for me. Loved this little fellow. He is in a better place, running , swinging & raising up a storm. U will b missed my little Stromy❤️❤️❤️. Love u J W. Thank you once again for this beautiful video of Stromy's story .❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.
You did a fantastic job filming about sweet Stormy. It just sucked me in, I fell in love, and cried in the end. I just have to tell myself that Stormy isn’t suffering anymore. Thank you for this work. Keep it up!
A fitting farewell to lil Stormy! He had the heart of a warrior! He melted all of our hearts. Such a kind video JW. Thank you for letting us know what happened to Stormy!
Stormy was lucky to have you and I thank you for sharing Stormy's story. It was certainly one of your best. Stella had to grieve in her own way. Thank you for such a heartfelt story..
A beautiful story of a baby named Stormy. Full of love, friendship, and ultimately tragedy. Everyone can learn a little something through his short life. Whether it be determination, freedom, or learning how to manipulate the big, bold world. He really was special and thanks to JW we got to experience it. A sincere Thank You.
Wow, you did a wonderful job displaying Stormy’s short life. Such a sad ending for him and his mothers affection for her baby monkey. It made me sad, but I’m glad he’s not suffering anymore. I’m pretty sure that she has since had at least another baby since this aired. Thanks for putting this together
Kind Sir, you did not fail Stormy. You were able to capture his life and share it with the world. Thank you 🙏. My heart is broken for Stella. What an amazing and loving mother she is. Although Stormy's life was short,he knew love. ❤
I had see this again, raising the volume to hear Stormy’s cry right before he took his last breath. You captured that moment when he ‘departed’ from this world. 💖😢🙏🏼😭
This is the best best video I have ever seen with somebody videoing actually caring about these little families so thank you that was very very beautiful
Oh my God. What a work or art this video was. The moment when Stella retrieved Stormy's body in the tree where she had left it was astonishing. What an amazing journey you led us on, JW. And what an amazing mother Stella was to Stormy. It is amazing how one little monkey so far away has affected so many people. Thank you so much, JW.
Awww JW you got me bawling now. Which is why I haven't watched this til now. Thanks for recording his sweet little life...he was lucky to have such a good mom in Stella. Stay safe. 😔🐒🙏
JW I sat spell bound from about 1 a.m. to the very end. I saw the post and I knew sleep could wait for me. I cried and actually thanked God for taking him as you so said: "The wind has taken him to another journey. I was so pleased that you were slipping food to Stella and Stormy. You were a God send. I have enjoyed your videos as much as I have Arroz's. You guys do an outstanding job. Please accept my heart felt thanks and I will share with you the pain from Stormy's passing. In my close to 200 hours of study on all the different primates I have learned that some mothers will carry their baby till it falls apart. They will sit and call by the hour for months. The dedication and the pain they suffer is no different than that of our human families. I know as I lost 2 children shortly after they were born. The pain is all the same. In 3 years of following Arroz, and about 7 months with you I still don't understand the lack of some help from a Vet. There must be Vets in Hong Kong. They don't need years of training to help some. I wish someone would please explain why this isn't possible.
Arroz Marisco explained this. Although there are primate vets in Hong Kong, they focus on zoo animals and endangered species of monkey. If they were contacted to treat Stormy for example, as a rhesus macaque (not an endangered species) he would have been euthanized. As callous as it may sound, euthanasia would be the most “cost effective” option. At least Stormy passed in his natural setting, in his mother’s arms.
@@debvit2353 Some of what you are saying makes some sense. Arroz believed there was another under lying cause. Putting this monkey down would have been more human than seeing it suffer. Having been raised on a farm there where times when an animal had to be put down. It was hard but it was the right thing to do. Stormy suffered much too long. I still believe a Vet could have helped. I keep being told there are no Vets. That doesn't make any sense at all. They fix a number of the females so they can't have babies. So, tell me there are no Vets. At least here, unlike Cambodia & Thailand these monkeys are cared for and have a fine place to live.
@@wessmith7408 Arroz says Hong Kong has a zoo with rare/endangered primates and a dozen vets to treat them. Unfortunately, rhesus and long tailed macaques are not endangered and it’s cheaper to euthanize monkeys that are brought to them. He said, in the past when officials were involved, euthanasia was the outcome. So I guess to the government of Hong Kong, the monkeys of Monkey Hill will either fend for themselves in their own troops or be put down if brought to the attention of the authorities.
Fly high little angel, there is no pain right now. You showed us that although you had a disability you could do unimaginable things. I will miss you so much. Thank you JW for sharing with us this amazing story. I think these videos were hard to do, but you accompanied Stormy during his last days. God bless you JW
Can only say THANK YOU for allowing us into the life of a very dedicated monkey and turning it into a heartbreaking video that ended with tears in my eyes
A mother’s love, a baby’s life too short chronicled in a beautiful, magical series that transcends a species. JW, you’ve captured the story of Stormy from a perspective very few could, with a heart that’s hurting. Please continue to use your gifts to share the stories of these amazing creatures.
Hi Nunya. Have you seen "The Vervet Monkey Foundation" videos yet? They rescue teeny tiny orphaned vervet monkeys and they get foster moms & troops and live in the foundations forest. I watch the 1 weekly updates on the babies progress, I love the little guys and I think you'd love them too. It's the middle of baby season and they've rescued about 20 so far. I always leave a comment so say "hi" if you see me.
Yes! I love them & subscribe to them as well. And Connie Needham, one of the caretakers & often the voice you hear, has an Instagram account she posts pix to (and always captioned “Not a Pet”.
@JW Thank you for the loving and compassionate way you chronicled Stormy’s life. We appreciate it and understand how hard it must have been for you to do. You had such a connection with Stormy and Stella. Hugs to you JW. You are a wonderful videographer.
I'm just now getting ready to watch the video. Wow I am so sad for a monkey on the other side of the world who has no bearing on my life whatsoever except that he's embedded in my heart I'm such a huge animal lover Deb this really gets to me
I simply adore Stormy & his beauty. His overprotective mother &the love they have for one another. Stormy is a gorgeous being. Beautiful. Thank You for sharing their lives & stories with all of us.
I know this has been said by so many, but thank you so much for bringing Stormy and his journey to us over the past six months. It’s been a joy watching how he fought against the odds and despite his disability, and with a guiding hand from mom, lived a pretty full life. This last video is so beautifully put together. Even if one hadn’t seen the others it’s possible to understand Stormy’s journey which is testament to your brilliant editing skills. So much so I’m sure in time this video will become one of the most watched monkey videos on TH-cam. Thanks again JW. Your skill and the effort you invest in bringing these videos to us who would otherwise never get to enjoy and experience these macaques are immensely appreciated. Rest in peace young Stormy 🙏🏻
JW, thank you from the bottom of my heart...you allowed us to see both the beginning and the end of this little creature's valiant life in such a tender way...so often we humans want the joy of the beginning and avoid the end of life...BTW, providing him with corn at the last probably would have prolonged his pain...Thanks to your kind following of this little fellow's journey through his life, I was privileged to be a witness as well ... and I am so glad that you had a moment to touch him at the end ...😪
Hi Sheila it's difficult to watch at times but I, like yourself, feel privileged to observe. On a happier note at "The Vervet Monkey Foundation" they rescue tiny orphaned babies, let babies and foster moms pick each other, and release them in protected forest areas with loving troops, giving them a second chance at normal monkey life. It's hilarious watching the little guy's progress each week and yesterday there was a special was post on "Floki's" journey. He's everybody's favorite (at least mine and many viewers) and like Stormy had lost the function of his hind legs, only due to human abuse before he was rescued. I encourage you to see the work, time, and medical attention given to helping him and other needy monkeys live a better quality of life. His challenge is continual but as you'll see nothing holds him back as he progresses.
It breaks my heart ❤ knowing that she loved him but could do nothing for him. It's too bad that he couldn't have been rescued and maybe a vet could have fixed him. Love & farewell little guy.
This was so profoundly difficult to watch through my tears. Such a heart wrenching and beautiful tribute. Well done. I will be thinking about this video for a loooong time to come.
The moment that I have dread so much…will be here tomorrow, I appreciate so much that J.W. Has been so gentle with us by slowly bringing us to this end with such consideration and love .
What a Beautiful tribute to Stormy and his Mother. Such a good Mom. Don't feel guilty. You did what you knew to do. Being guilty means you hurt intentionally. You helped with Love and compassion ❤️🙏
JW this is for you. You are amazing human being with a gift to tell a story in a way humans can connected with the most misinterpreted creatures. You also are very brave & wise. I cried not only because Stormy & Stella, but because of you. When my father had his brain stroke, I kept with him until the end and was the hardest thing I done in my life. You know he had only 1 percent to survive but you keep the hope and faith that he'll make it. Many emotions come to you in those last days, even regrets I should had know to take better care or should had giving this or that. It's hard, painful journey, but at the same time is rewarding, because you have the satisfaction to be with the love one until the last moment, and that love I believe that love one felt it until the end and helped him departure with ease, feeling loved. JW what you did is connected a group of strangers from different countries to get in touch with the real side of Wildlife Monkeys we rarely see, even in documentaries. For a person to do that required love, compassion, humbleness, dedication & wisdom. I hope you are taking care of yourself, because these kind of situations take a lot energy physically & emotionally. Thank You, Thank You for sharing your gift with us. In today's world we need more JW.
This is beautiful and thank you!!! Stella was a great mom to Stormi and he was a tough little monkey, even up until his last sweet breath!! He never let his let his disability stop him, even when he had to be to extreme pain. I'm going to miss this precious baby!!!
This is the best and the most heart breaking video I have seen in a very long time. I cried like a baby. I still am sobbing. Poor mom and Stormy. Beautiful but horribly painful. Thank you.
This showed up on my feed again. What a sweet little monkey who had so much strength in such a tiny body. Thank you JW. Your videos are awesome and the series on Stormy were extra special. 💕💞💕🌈
There were many saddened thoughts I felt during this beautifully filmed and narrated video. I was wondering if she carried his body around for days as many of the mothers do. But hearing her anguished cry of grief as she ran to retrieve Stormy’s body sent a stab of painful grief to my heart as well, as was hearing Stormy’s cry of pain at his end of life. You were incredibly brave and loving to film Stormy’s story to its natural end. Do not punish yourself by thinking that you failed him.
JW, you captured a sad but inspiring story. It breaks my heart that Stormy passed but I'm filled with joy that he lived the best life that he could. Stella was by far the best mother I have ever seen. Your amazing and awesome to share this story with us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing. I will aways have Stormy in my heart and use him for inspiration when I am sad or down. I will think of him and know that his strength will make me carry on in my life. JW, thank you again and I look forward to more of your videos. I pray Stella has another little baby in the future and Danes troop will be around for a long time to come.
I totally agree with you and to see them go on in his memory I pray they will show but not grieve the little guy but celebrate his life all of them involved and you pleasant person considerate of them the whole time and able to be strong enough to keep giving .If my desire was to finance someone and the monkeys if I could have enough extra after my care on so little if God Almighty gets it for me it be you and your most satisfying role you play and point out .If God assist me to obtain the money you will know I'd give it .So if you give this would be the reason .In Jesus Christ name Amen Amen
@@bettybriggs7720 I imagine if he could have helped him he would have. They're wild animals. Do you think that he could have helped? Could you have helped that baby? We all hoped he would survive but he didn't. Life goes on. It was inspiring to see Stormy fight to survive. You see it as cruel thing that his life was filmed but I see it as a story of will and determination. Just because it didn't go the way we all hoped doesn't take away from that fact.
JW, thanks so much for this touching video. At the point of Stormy's passing, I couldn't control my tears. You help us to understand other creatures better.
Jew, thank you, and arrozz for allowing me the opportunity to share both of your channels in every monkey video showing how the awful VOs staging and setting these poor animals up to fight, etc. I’ve loved getting to know these animals thru both of you. You’re not all up in their business, feeding them,causing hard feelings and harming them. You both have allowed us the opportunity to see just how loving these animals are to each other and just how special they really are. So thank you thank you thank you for doing that and for allowing me to share with very ignorant people who think that these animals are just there to Hurt,kill and beat their babies. ❤❤❤
I come back every few months to watch this video, and all your other videos when I need a good cry or a good laugh :) you guys have done such a good job allowing us to see just how amazing these animals are. So thank you again for that….
Stella is such an amazing mother, knowing how poorly Stormy’s condition is and so allowing him to cling and comfort nurse, cuddling him constantly and even still dropping scraps for him when he’d normally be expected to fend more for himself. He was surrounded by love until the end and surely that eased his passing somewhat. Rest in peace little Stormy.
I agree wonderfully said...I wasn't going to comment by this made me cry so much. They(whom ever that is arroz speaks of someone in charge but are out of the scene ) were going to euthanized him. They said he wouldn't be able to forage for food. His mom was exactly what he needed
I finally found this story. I needed to know what happened to Stormy. Through many tears I write this. So many feelings and thoughts inspirational sad heart wrenching but filmed in a truly incredible way JW and the way you helped Stella and stormy was beautiful. May the bravest angel Stormy rest in peace. I will never forget Stormy 😢😇🤩🥰😊❤
That was an absolutely beautiful video! Thank for that. I am sorry little stormy had such a brief life. It may have been short but it was a fill one. Rest in peace sweet stormy. 😋
Omg my heart is broken. What a great tribute, simply perfect. It actually caught the essence of what was going on with stormy and his mother Stella. I especially love the picture of Stella where it looks like she's smiling and stories on her shoulders amazing that picture was beautiful
Thank you so much for this video. It is comforting to know that Stormy passed in the arms of his loving mother. He was much loved and will be sadly missed.
I wondered in Hong Kong are the monkeys taken care by any authority? If the wound is treated Stormy wouldn't have fever and it would have survive. RIP Stormy.
My heart goes out to Stella, as a Mother of four myself I can't imagine the loss that she's feeling. It must have been so hard to let go when she did. I would like to compliment you on this video it's a very well done memorial video. I've only just discovered your channel it's nice to see a different side of Monkey Hill.
Oh man. I dont cry often at all. And i cant remember how long its been since watching something moved me to tears. I had read some comments but still didnt think id turn into the soaked and shaking mess i became. There was no damming this one. The shot of Stella on the steps right after he passes did it. All the little monkeys playing around her in a circle and her holding Stormys body in her arms...shoot I might need to cry some more. Powerful powerful stuff. Thanks for sharing this. It feels very good to cry.
Glad to be part of this community of people who will remember for a long time the amazing Stormy and his incredible mum Stella. The life-force we call 'monkeys' goes on with or without Stormy. He was just one momentary expression of that monkey life force that goes on... and on... and on... as we are of the human life force. Stella will demonstrate that by creating another little one to nurture, teach and wean and our hearts will be warmed again thanks to the work of JW and Arroz over there on Golden Hill. I remember Eckhart Tolle saying "When you ask people what the opposite of life is, they usually answer 'death'. But they're wrong because the opposite of 'death' is 'birth'... Life has no opposite" I find this concept mind-blowing and comforting at the same time :-)
Excellent quote from an amazing human, E.T. I love his works. To witness the dynamics and complexities of another species, is such a privilege and an awe. You can see deeply into their eyes and connect with the feeling and thought. We are not so different, love, grief, contentment; we, humans are not the only sect to drink from the well. We truly are one.
This breaks my heart knowing he is no longer with us. And as a mother that has lost a child I can't imagine his mom's heartache. I know another baby can't take stormy place but I pray she has another baby that she can love and care for. She is a great mother and you could see the love when stormy would look up at her. Fly high with the angels you are no longer sick and can climb and swing from every tree.
I haven’t ever watched a video this long and it doesn’t even have people or talking in it. You did such a beautiful job with everything, on and off camera! Thank you for doing what you do and sharing it with us
This video was so well done with so much respect and love. Thank you so much for sharing this. It was Hartfelt. What a beautiful baby and what a great mother Star Was! ❤
thank you for true human compassion. you have made the world a kinder place.
AM and Monkey Sentinel sent me. First time here and watched your final videos of Stormy. And I was deeply touched by your incredible insight into Grief. I have lost 2 adult sons from accidental fentanyl poisoning in the past 2 years. Now I find so much comfort and humanity in this group of monkeys and the truly kind and respectful persons who make it a mission to share. Without kidnapping. This was beautifully edited. You never let that baby down. Mother Nature can be cruel. But you tried. All you ever have left in the end is knowing you did your best. You never walked away. I hope Peace has come to this year. I’ll be watching.
Just catching up on monkey business and read your comment. I am so sorry for your loss. I have 2 sons (17 & 20) and can't imagine your grief. I wish you kindness and love moving forward. Best wishes❤❤
I'm so sorry about your son God bless you and I will be praying 🙏 for you.😢
Really sad ❤
I'm so very sorry about your son's deaths. That's a horrible way to go. I'm praying for you & your family. May God watch over & protect you. &: keep you & your's safe from harm.. God Bless you & keep you safe & strong. 🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹
I wept and wept through this last ride of Stormy. Stella was heartbreaking. I love how much you honor these complicated and sentient families with your great compassion and artistry. There's something so deep and piercingly painful when an animal who'd been in your life--even on video, halfway across the world--suffers and dies. And your ability to pull the great natural beauty of HK into it also touches me deeply--having lived in the midlevels and gone to the littles islands around, this spaciousness is breathtaking to me. Thank you for what your give us. I just wish I had been following your gang when I was a new mother--I could have learned so much from Reddy, Rudy Stella, even Gypsy about being a good mother.
You did such a wonderful job capturing little Stormy's life with his Mommy Stella, right through his final days to the end of his little life. Your capture and portrayal of Stella as a Mother on her last days with her baby boy, as well as her loss, was done beautifully and most importantly, very respectfully. This was such a sweet and sad story and you absolutely nailed it. You are very thoughtful, great job. 💓 from 🇨🇦
O how terribly sad Stella was the best monkey mother I have ever seen so so sad poor baby storm
this was beautifully done. I can honestly say that of all of the monkey channels, I respect and appreciate you and you alone. You're the only one worth watching . Thank you so much
Com certeza. Não houve interesse de especular, ganhar money com Stormy mas registrar uma história comovente de superação sabedoria e resiliência de um 🐵 🐒 que viveu com alegria em seu mundo com seus iguais. 👏 👏 👏 👏
Dél-Afrikában van a Vervet Monkey Foundation, akik árva bébiket fogadnak be és nevelőanyát keresnek a számukra. Hihetetlen türelem és szeretet és munka révén az árva babákat és anyákat egymáshoz szoktatják, és a nevelőanyák elviszik az örökbefogadott babát a saját csapatukba, és szabadon élnek. Csodálatos, amit ők tesznek az állatokért. Ez a két csatorna a kedvencem, őket nézem a legszívesebben, és nagyon sokat tanultam tőlük. Jó olvasni, amit írtál.
That's why I love this and AM, MInc. Its not about monetizing off the monkeys. It's showing how they are in the natural, it is so appreciated! Thank you for your kindness to Stella & Stormy and to all the monkeys. GOD BLESS and Help continue your mission journey!🙏
This was the saddest part of your video showing how Stella love for her little Stormy. I cannot forget your videos of our dear Stormy. Thanks so much for sharing how he struggled life and the beautiful love mom Stella gave him❤
Adding to my previous comment I must commend you, JW. Your dedication in creating this tribute to Stormy’s life through your own attachment and grief must have been beyond difficult. Yet, you’ve told Stormy and family’s story with incredible strength, highlighting the nature of Rhesus society and showing how deep and complex their family bonds are, even in the face of a disabled family member. It’s quite a moving series and if there were an award for series like this, you certainly deserve it. Thank you, for sharing the story from beginning to end. It was hard to watch at times but at the same time I feel honoured that you included us in it by sharing.
Yes thank you for an amazing video. Felt like a documentary and I would consider showing this to a larger audience to show awareness of the amazing creatures we share this planet with As well as all the emotions and tough life they encounter ti survive.
Amazing
What a beautiful comment Hadassah. At "The Vervet Monkey Foundation" they rescue tiny orphaned babies, let babies and foster moms pick each other, and release them in protected forest areas with loving troops, giving them a second chance at normal monkey life. It's hilarious watching the little guy's progress each week and yesterday there was a special was post on "Floki's" journey. He's everybody's favorite (at least mine and many viewers) and like Stormy had lost the function of his hind legs, only due to human abuse before he was rescued. I encourage you to see the work, time, and medical attention given to helping him and other needy monkeys live a better quality of life. His challenge is continual but as you'll see nothing holds him back as he progresses.
@@honeyowen3163 I’m an avid watcher of the Vervet rescue too! :)
JW, thank you for sharing your beautiful videos. You did an amazing job of filming and sharing your views with compassion and kindness, just the way Mother Nature intended. I also completely agree that Stella was a very patient and nurturing mother. RIP brave and strong lil Stormy!!
You've outdone yourself JW. This is a beautiful series of videos. Stormy's story is fascinating, thank you for sharing it with us. This story affected me deeply, I can only imagine what you've gone through. Thanks, JW.
This was so sad but thank you for putting this video together and sharing it with us. You did justice for our little Stormy, you put it all together so beautifully!!! The music you used fit each occurrence so precisely in the stages she went through. I will save this video to my "favorites", so I can pull it up and watch it in the future from time to time. This video was a masterpiece and should never be deleted or tossed away, always keep it on file!!! Thank you ever so kindly!!!
Thank you JW for taking us on Stormy's journey with you. I know how painful that was for you. Sweetie, please don't feel like you didn't do enough for him. He was very sick and nothing you could have done would have helped him. Going by my experience with animals he was in septic shock which is the final stage of sepsis. I'm sure he felt your love his last few days. It's not good bye. It's so long for now. He was a truly amazing little guy. RIP little Stormy.
Köszönöm a magyar feliratot, nagyon jó fordítás. És csodálatos a zene, a szöveg és a képek összhangja. Ezen a csatornán mindig minden videóban csodás zenéket lehet hallani.
Oh JW, thank you so much for documenting and sharing Stormy's precious but short life with us. My heart is broken, but I know that he has crossed over the Rainbow bridge, and is not suffering any longer. Bless you JW for all that you do for our friends. Take care.
Stella is a good mother and Stormy lived his short and painfull life closed to his beloved mother never scared.
What happened to the poor little guy ?
What has happened to both of the,? Baby looks burned by road rash and mom looks like she has a cyst on her abdomen.
Thank you JW for all the videos and sharing with us the life of Stormy. I know the last video had to be very hard. It was hard for me to watch and the tears were unstoppable. ThankYou
Wow! The compassion, time and effort you put into this little life is truly heartfelt! It drew me in and I just had to watch these videos and the tribute. We need more people like you in this world. Thank you so much for this, it has truly touched my heart! R. I. P lite stormy!
Thanks for watching.
Stormy's now running with the angels , no longer in pain . Thank you & God Bless :) Zoe , Canada
So true stormy's no more in pain I am happy for her she is an angel.. also breaks my heart to see her this sick thank you
@@veronicaclatworthy1492 ++!å.
Um no
Stormy fed some worms and maggots
In death he had more value
32:10, Stormy had his last breath. I watched the video many times and cried every time. Thank you for waiting 3 hours and recorded the final moment of his life. It's a beautiful story. Sad, but beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
What a beautiful video. Not exploiting the macaques. It's quite amazing that Stella took care of Stormy for 5 months. The poor thing was born with deformed legs & never could have survived. You did a fantastic job documenting this baby's short life.
My eyes wet.....
So stinking sad. The best animal biography
I have ever watched. Thank you for sharing.
This is the most beautiful tribute to any member of the animal kingdom I have honestly seen in my 64 years.
Your dedication to provide us with Stormys life story is as good as any filming done by National Geographic or David Attenburg.
Stella hung onto Stormy until there was absolutely nothing left to hang on to.
This truly is,
A Beautiful Tragedy 💕💕
Thank you very much.
thank you. this is so beautiful and as an artist i appreciate the depths - highs and lows - you've gone thru to tell us all these stories and esp stormy's. this was perfect time to me to see this one as I just spent the day realizing that another baby monkey is dead and he was killed by his "captor" who finalized his life in a horrid video of him. i'm so grateful to see someone seeing these animals in all their moods and behaviors and doing it well. thanks again.
I didn't think I would be able to watch this video through to the end, but I did and as I type through tears they are a little about sadness but happiness as well. We all got to be part of his life if even from afar. His life is a testament of the thriving life-force he exuded! Fly high Stormy...as the beautiful Ickie said to me today he came in like a storm and left on a gentle breeze. Thank you JW I hope you know how much we love and appreciate you!
I've been putting off watching this video for some time now. Just knowing from the Title that Stormy had passed was heartbreaking enough. I thought tonight I was ready to complete Stormy's story in my heart and for me to let this brave little one go also. I was totally wrong. I have cried none stop from the very beginning of this video just knowing how it would end.
JW you did a wonderful job and I am very thankful that Stella and Stormy had you to share their story. Stella is such an awesome and loving mother. How could she not have anything other than a brave, strong and beautiful little one. Stella and Stormy both fought to the bitter end to hang on to one of the most beautiful love stories ever, of a mother and her child. JW, thank you for sharing their story. Thank you for caring and loving Stormy to the end of his life and even now in your heart. JW, I am sure it is so easy to become attached being there in person to see everything first-hand but it's another thing totally to show your heart through your work to someone that is thousands of miles from where you stand and to make them feel as though they are standing next to you seeing it for them themselves. You have that gift and I am so glad that you do.
May God continue blessing you! I am sending warm wishes and a hug to you.
To Stormy, I will continue loving you in my heart brave little one! Rest easy and know that you touched many hearts with your little fighter spirit.
Thank you so much for the videos and caring for these beloved little guys. You have brought me laughter and I've shed tears. You have a beautiful heart
Watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲 the first on this channel.
Enjoyed this documentary 👍
Well put together editing perfect compare to others I've seen.
Totally Enjoyed it thanks.
@JW JW you did not fail Stormy in any way. You were with him & helping him when you could. Please do not blame yourself for anything. I'm glad you got to say good bye to him. Stella knew his time was close because she held him tight & close to her. She let him know she loves him. She protected him as his life was coming to an end. She even protected him afterwards from the dogs. When she was standing on the side of the road she would look back to see if he was following & calling out to him. As you said, she heard him calling her. She carried him one last time. She will remember where she placed him to rest & she will return there to be with him. Thank you JW for this video & all you do. God Bless
Ok
Pain meds he needed. Not preanuts
Without death he still be suffering, God knows best. He's at peace ✌️
It looked more interested in it's corn honestly
I was actually relieved to see him pass. He was literally suffering badly. Mom did a wonderful job and never pushed him away nor abandoned him. She protected him and loved him and im so happy he had that. That poor baby..well always remember you stormy!
Oh wow did I cry. A beautiful tribute to Stormy. That little monkey sure touched me. Watching all of the videos, he was an inspiration. Stella was a wonderful Mom. Thank You JW. You told Stormy's story so beautifully.
I cried to... Like a baby!! Even though I already knew he had passed, actually watching the very moment when he did was still heart breaking!! I'm so glad that JW got to be there for that moment though, like stormy held on just to be able to say goodbye!!
Awesome heart wrenching story well told. This poor little baby was doomed since he was bitten by something very large with sharp teeth!
That had to be one strong healthy baby to survive a attack like that and live as long as he did.
It's so sad to know that even if you had taken him to a Vet, providing there is one qualified, he could have lived a long time but never again in the wild and he wouldn't be happy away from his mom, family and nature.
Thanks for sharing a sad but full of love story.
Was he monkey attacked or what happens
@@jesspantalo6396he fucked around and found out
Thank you JW. As hard as this was to watch, it must have taken incredible strength to film, edit, and share with us. Thank you for sharing his story with the world. Rest easy little Stormy.
This was the best one I ever seen & I've seen many. I wish we knew medically what all wasn't right with Stormy. I'm not saying what's wrong because there was nothing wrong with him. He was so cute and he tried so hard. Good job, only 1 thing, no blurring of deceased monkey. You get a like from me. Good job!🤗
I have chills. What a beautiful heart wrenching film. Thank you for allowing us to share in Stella and Stormy's life.
I've watched this over and over and it breaks my heart how Stormy fight for his life but its really his time. How sad and painful shows on his face and how protective mom Stella. I love you baby Stormy and you are now safe no more pain wherever you are😥🙏❤
Upon watching for a second time, I realized that Stella put Stormy’s body high up in a tree where he was happiest when she left to eat. Then she went back for him because she wasn’t ready yet to let him go.
Every time I watch this I cried… little stormy was so special…. And an inspiration for all
I cried too. Sweet lil stormy
@@carbino1055Sadly he is no longer around. He passed away in November 2021, a very sad loss he was full of determination to get around his paralysis. JW did a video about his last day it's called a Farewell to stormy
@@michaelhearn3052 Yes I watched it. I enjoyed watching little Stormy. He tried so hard. It was also inspirational watching him. Just seeing him try so hard to get around and keep up. I wondered what exactly was wrong with his legs and I wanted to know what exactly was his cause of death? And the sore on his bottom; what was that?
So sad
So he was born with birth defects. She seemed to realize he couldn’t walk or cling
RIP Stormy! Thank you for sharing his story with us.
Beautiful. I've watched others but this one.....I have no words. Thank you
Thank you J.W. to heart breaking for me. Loved this little fellow. He is in a better place, running , swinging & raising up a storm. U will b missed my little Stromy❤️❤️❤️. Love u J W. Thank you once again for this beautiful video of Stromy's story .❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.
You did a fantastic job filming about sweet Stormy. It just sucked me in, I fell in love, and cried in the end. I just have to tell myself that Stormy isn’t suffering anymore. Thank you for this work. Keep it up!
A fitting farewell to lil Stormy! He had the heart of a warrior! He melted all of our hearts. Such a kind video JW. Thank you for letting us know what happened to Stormy!
Stormy was lucky to have you and I thank you for sharing Stormy's story. It was certainly one of your best. Stella had to grieve in her own way. Thank you for such a heartfelt story..
Where is this location situated. ?
@@ujwalakulkarni3638 Monkey Hill, in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
@@michaelhearn3052 Thnxss
A beautiful story of a baby named Stormy. Full of love, friendship, and ultimately tragedy. Everyone can learn a little something through his short life. Whether it be determination, freedom, or learning how to manipulate the big, bold world. He really was special and thanks to JW we got to experience it. A sincere Thank You.
Wow, you did a wonderful job displaying Stormy’s short life. Such a sad ending for him and his mothers affection for her baby monkey. It made me sad, but I’m glad he’s not suffering anymore. I’m pretty sure that she has since had at least another baby since this aired. Thanks for putting this together
Kind Sir, you did not fail Stormy. You were able to capture his life and share it with the world. Thank you 🙏. My heart is broken for Stella. What an amazing and loving mother she is. Although Stormy's life was short,he knew love. ❤
This story was so beautifully told. I will always remember Stormy. Such a sweet and good looking little guy.
I had see this again, raising the volume to hear Stormy’s cry right before he took his last breath. You captured that moment when he ‘departed’ from this world.
💖😢🙏🏼😭
This is the best best video I have ever seen with somebody videoing actually caring about these little families so thank you that was very very beautiful
Oh my God. What a work or art this video was. The moment when Stella retrieved Stormy's body in the tree where she had left it was astonishing. What an amazing journey you led us on, JW. And what an amazing mother Stella was to Stormy. It is amazing how one little monkey so far away has affected so many people. Thank you so much, JW.
Awww JW you got me bawling now. Which is why I haven't watched this til now. Thanks for recording his sweet little life...he was lucky to have such a good mom in Stella. Stay safe. 😔🐒🙏
JW I sat spell bound from about 1 a.m. to the very end. I saw the post and I knew sleep could wait for me. I cried and actually thanked God for taking him as you so said: "The wind has taken him to another journey. I was so pleased that you were slipping food to Stella and Stormy. You were a God send. I have enjoyed your videos as much as I have Arroz's. You guys do an outstanding job. Please accept my heart felt thanks and I will share with you the pain from Stormy's passing. In my close to 200 hours of study on all the different primates I have learned that some mothers will carry their baby till it falls apart. They will sit and call by the hour for months. The dedication and the pain they suffer is no different than that of our human families. I know as I lost 2 children shortly after they were born. The pain is all the same.
In 3 years of following Arroz, and about 7 months with you I still don't understand the lack of some help from a Vet. There must be Vets in Hong Kong. They don't need years of training to help some. I wish someone would please explain why this isn't possible.
Arroz Marisco explained this. Although there are primate vets in Hong Kong, they focus on zoo animals and endangered species of monkey. If they were contacted to treat Stormy for example, as a rhesus macaque (not an endangered species) he would have been euthanized. As callous as it may sound, euthanasia would be the most “cost effective” option. At least Stormy passed in his natural setting, in his mother’s arms.
@@debvit2353 Some of what you are saying makes some sense. Arroz believed there was another under lying cause. Putting this monkey down would have been more human than seeing it suffer. Having been raised on a farm there where times when an animal had to be put down. It was hard but it was the right thing to do. Stormy suffered much too long. I still believe a Vet could have helped. I keep being told there are no Vets. That doesn't make any sense at all. They fix a number of the females so they can't have babies. So, tell me there are no Vets. At least here, unlike Cambodia & Thailand these monkeys are cared for and have a fine place to live.
@@wessmith7408 Arroz says Hong Kong has a zoo with rare/endangered primates and a dozen vets to treat them. Unfortunately, rhesus and long tailed macaques are not endangered and it’s cheaper to euthanize monkeys that are brought to them. He said, in the past when officials were involved, euthanasia was the outcome. So I guess to the government of Hong Kong, the monkeys of Monkey Hill will either fend for themselves in their own troops or be put down if brought to the attention of the authorities.
R.I.P. 🥀LITTLE WARRIOR 🐒🍃🤎
Fly high little angel, there is no pain right now. You showed us that although you had a disability you could do unimaginable things. I will miss you so much. Thank you JW for sharing with us this amazing story. I think these videos were hard to do, but you accompanied Stormy during his last days. God bless you JW
OMG this had me so teary-eyed and emotional. What a beautiful look at this son and mother.
Can only say THANK YOU for allowing us into the life of a very dedicated monkey and turning it into a heartbreaking video that ended with tears in my eyes
Stormy had to be in extreme pain but didn’t cry constantly just hooted not loudly loved his mom needs those dying days mom’s comfort
A mother’s love, a baby’s life too short chronicled in a beautiful, magical series that transcends a species. JW, you’ve captured the story of Stormy from a perspective very few could, with a heart that’s hurting. Please continue to use your gifts to share the stories of these amazing creatures.
Wonderfully written, And said.
I heard Hallmark is hiring, with that cheese you could instantly nail a job in the mush department
@@tonyg-2jz82 Hahaha, thanks!
Hi Nunya. Have you seen "The Vervet Monkey Foundation" videos yet? They rescue teeny tiny orphaned vervet monkeys and they get foster moms & troops and live in the foundations forest. I watch the 1 weekly updates on the babies progress, I love the little guys and I think you'd love them too. It's the middle of baby season and they've rescued about 20 so far. I always leave a comment so say "hi" if you see me.
Yes! I love them & subscribe to them as well. And Connie Needham, one of the caretakers & often the voice you hear, has an Instagram account she posts pix to (and always captioned “Not a Pet”.
You did an excellent job with this and telling
the story of Stormy and mom ..
Very heart wrenching ..
Thank you ..
@JW Thank you for the loving and compassionate way you chronicled Stormy’s life. We appreciate it and understand how hard it must have been for you to do. You had such a connection with Stormy and Stella. Hugs to you JW. You are a wonderful videographer.
I agree. JW’s editing and captioning is fantastic. It must have been heartbreaking to tell the story of the sweet monkey that he loved.
I'm just now getting ready to watch the video. Wow I am so sad for a monkey on the other side of the world who has no bearing on my life whatsoever except that he's embedded in my heart I'm such a huge animal lover Deb this really gets to me
@@charleshoward848 I know Charles. We’ve been pulling for this little guy since JW first filmed him. Such determination!
How come some VOS get away with not interfering but others don’t with you people?
@@debvit2353 To expect a crippled animal to survive is dumb. She will make a good meal for a predator, I’m sure.
I simply adore Stormy & his beauty. His overprotective mother &the love they have for one another.
Stormy is a gorgeous being. Beautiful. Thank You for sharing their lives & stories with all of us.
I know this has been said by so many, but thank you so much for bringing Stormy and his journey to us over the past six months. It’s been a joy watching how he fought against the odds and despite his disability, and with a guiding hand from mom, lived a pretty full life.
This last video is so beautifully put together. Even if one hadn’t seen the others it’s possible to understand Stormy’s journey which is testament to your brilliant editing skills. So much so I’m sure in time this video will become one of the most watched monkey videos on TH-cam.
Thanks again JW. Your skill and the effort you invest in bringing these videos to us who would otherwise never get to enjoy and experience these macaques are immensely appreciated.
Rest in peace young Stormy 🙏🏻
My first time watching your site. Thank you for taking your time and letting us watch everything going on.
Thanks again I really enjoy your website.
Brave, beautiful little monkey.x ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️You never failed him life did..Thank you for sharing him with us💜💜💜💜
Great job filming
JW, thank you from the bottom of my heart...you allowed us to see both the beginning and the end of this little creature's valiant life in such a tender way...so often we humans want the joy of the beginning and avoid the end of life...BTW, providing him with corn at the last probably would have prolonged his pain...Thanks to your kind following of this little fellow's journey through his life, I was privileged to be a witness as well ... and I am so glad that you had a moment to touch him at the end ...😪
Hi Sheila it's difficult to watch at times but I, like yourself, feel privileged to observe. On a happier note at "The Vervet Monkey Foundation" they rescue tiny orphaned babies, let babies and foster moms pick each other, and release them in protected forest areas with loving troops, giving them a second chance at normal monkey life. It's hilarious watching the little guy's progress each week and yesterday there was a special was post on "Floki's" journey. He's everybody's favorite (at least mine and many viewers) and like Stormy had lost the function of his hind legs, only due to human abuse before he was rescued. I encourage you to see the work, time, and medical attention given to helping him and other needy monkeys live a better quality of life. His challenge is continual but as you'll see nothing holds him back as he progresses.
@@honeyowen3163 , thank you for your advice...as it turns out, I have been watching the vervets also...we must be kindred spirits, you and I! ☺
This was so incredibly hard to watch. I pray she finds peace with another little one to care for. Thank you for sharing ❤️💔❤️
It breaks my heart ❤ knowing that she loved him but could do nothing for him. It's too bad that he couldn't have been rescued and maybe a vet could have fixed him. Love & farewell little guy.
This was so profoundly difficult to watch through my tears. Such a heart wrenching and beautiful tribute. Well done. I will be thinking about this video for a loooong time to come.
The moment that I have dread so much…will be here tomorrow, I appreciate so much that J.W. Has been so gentle with us by slowly bringing us to this end with such consideration and love .
My annual tribute to Stormy: rewatching the videos of his last days. He is an inspiration. He was such a valiant fighter.
Rest in heaven, lil one. 💙
So very sad! 🥲 Thank you JW for allowing us to meet and know Stormy. Momma Stella did the best she could. She loved Stormy! RIP Stormy! 🙏🏻❤️
It's not every day you find a mummy like Stella..She is exellent ❤ She realy love her wonderful baby.♡
What a Beautiful tribute to Stormy and his Mother. Such a good Mom. Don't feel guilty. You did what you knew to do. Being guilty means you hurt intentionally. You helped with Love and compassion ❤️🙏
JW this is for you. You are amazing human being with a gift to tell a story in a way humans can connected with the most misinterpreted creatures. You also are very brave & wise. I cried not only because Stormy & Stella, but because of you.
When my father had his brain stroke, I kept with him until the end and was the hardest thing I done in my life. You know he had only 1 percent to survive but you keep the hope and faith that he'll make it. Many emotions come to you in those last days, even regrets I should had know to take better care or should had giving this or that. It's hard, painful journey, but at the same time is rewarding, because you have the satisfaction to be with the love one until the last moment, and that love I believe that love one felt it until the end and helped him departure with ease, feeling loved.
JW what you did is connected a group of strangers from different countries to get in touch with the real side of Wildlife Monkeys we rarely see, even in documentaries.
For a person to do that required love, compassion, humbleness, dedication & wisdom.
I hope you are taking care of yourself, because these kind of situations take a lot energy physically & emotionally.
Thank You, Thank You for sharing your gift with us. In today's world we need more JW.
@MACAQUEMOM 2020 is good to hear from you. I'm glad to see you commenting. Hope everything is going well for you.
He has no color I’m his face, very ashon. Don’t think giving corn would have helped, food means nothing without a rearend.
That was the best video I’ve seen Stella was a amazing mother Stormy had my heart thank you for sharing a amazing story most excellent..
This is beautiful and thank you!!! Stella was a great mom to Stormi and he was a tough little monkey, even up until his last sweet breath!! He never let his let his disability stop him, even when he had to be to extreme pain. I'm going to miss this precious baby!!!
This is the best and the most heart breaking video I have seen in a very long time. I cried like a baby. I still am sobbing. Poor mom and Stormy. Beautiful but horribly painful. Thank you.
JW this was absolutely the most beautiful tribute for this brave little monkey. Kudos to Stella, she never wavered in caring for him. Thank you again.
This showed up on my feed again. What a sweet little monkey who had so much strength in such a tiny body. Thank you JW. Your videos are awesome and the series on Stormy were extra special. 💕💞💕🌈
this is the third time im seeing it top to finish - bawling me eyes out again.
My neighbours must think I'm mad.
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There were many saddened thoughts I felt during this beautifully filmed and narrated video. I was wondering if she carried his body around for days as many of the mothers do. But hearing her anguished cry of grief as she ran to retrieve Stormy’s body sent a stab of painful grief to my heart as well, as was hearing Stormy’s cry of pain at his end of life.
You were incredibly brave and loving to film Stormy’s story to its natural end.
Do not punish yourself by thinking that you failed him.
Yeah she knew she couldn't lose her foodstamp carcass he would of made a perfect football tho
Este sí fué un relato conmovedor hasta las lágrimas y la música está muy apropiada para el caso. Felicitaciones por el trabajo.
JW, you captured a sad but inspiring story. It breaks my heart that Stormy passed but I'm filled with joy that he lived the best life that he could. Stella was by far the best mother I have ever seen. Your amazing and awesome to share this story with us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing. I will aways have Stormy in my heart and use him for inspiration when I am sad or down. I will think of him and know that his strength will make me carry on in my life. JW, thank you again and I look forward to more of your videos. I pray Stella has another little baby in the future and Danes troop will be around for a long time to come.
I totally agree with you and to see them go on in his memory I pray they will show but not grieve the little guy but celebrate his life all of them involved and you pleasant person considerate of them the whole time and able to be strong enough to keep giving .If my desire was to finance someone and the monkeys if I could have enough extra after my care on so little if God Almighty gets it for me it be you and your most satisfying role you play and point out .If God assist me to obtain the money you will know I'd give it .So if you give this would be the reason .In Jesus Christ name Amen Amen
You don't think it is inhumane to video a life clear to its dying day and never give any care or pain relief? Wow!! I don't get it
@@bettybriggs7720 I imagine if he could have helped him he would have. They're wild animals. Do you think that he could have helped? Could you have helped that baby? We all hoped he would survive but he didn't. Life goes on. It was inspiring to see Stormy fight to survive. You see it as cruel thing that his life was filmed but I see it as a story of will and determination. Just because it didn't go the way we all hoped doesn't take away from that fact.
Death is part of life & I hate it so; then grief comes & it’s the price we pay for love.
JW, thanks so much for this touching video. At the point of Stormy's passing, I couldn't control my tears. You help us to understand other creatures better.
Jew, thank you, and arrozz for allowing me the opportunity to share both of your channels in every monkey video showing how the awful VOs staging and setting these poor animals up to fight, etc. I’ve loved getting to know these animals thru both of you. You’re not all up in their business, feeding them,causing hard feelings and harming them. You both have allowed us the opportunity to see just how loving these animals are to each other and just how special they really are. So thank you thank you thank you for doing that and for allowing me to share with very ignorant people who think that these animals are just there to Hurt,kill and beat their babies. ❤❤❤
I come back every few months to watch this video, and all your other videos when I need a good cry or a good laugh :) you guys have done such a good job allowing us to see just how amazing these animals are. So thank you again for that….
Stella is such an amazing mother, knowing how poorly Stormy’s condition is and so allowing him to cling and comfort nurse, cuddling him constantly and even still dropping scraps for him when he’d normally be expected to fend more for himself. He was surrounded by love until the end and surely that eased his passing somewhat. Rest in peace little Stormy.
She was amazing
Beautifully said
Yes and the wake that the other monkeys held for Stormy was a real heart breaker.
I agree wonderfully said...I wasn't going to comment by this made me cry so much. They(whom ever that is arroz speaks of someone in charge but are out of the scene ) were going to euthanized him. They said he wouldn't be able to forage for food. His mom was exactly what he needed
What happend to him. Why did he die
I finally found this story. I needed to know what happened to Stormy. Through many tears I write this. So many feelings and thoughts inspirational sad heart wrenching but filmed in a truly incredible way JW and the way you helped Stella and stormy was beautiful. May the bravest angel Stormy rest in peace. I will never forget Stormy 😢😇🤩🥰😊❤
That was an absolutely beautiful video! Thank for that. I am sorry little stormy had such a brief life. It may have been short but it was a fill one. Rest in peace sweet stormy. 😋
Omg my heart is broken. What a great tribute, simply perfect. It actually caught the essence of what was going on with stormy and his mother Stella. I especially love the picture of Stella where it looks like she's smiling and stories on her shoulders amazing that picture was beautiful
Thank you so much for this video. It is comforting to know that Stormy passed in the arms of his loving mother. He was much loved and will be sadly missed.
I wondered in Hong Kong are the monkeys taken care by any authority? If the wound is treated Stormy wouldn't have fever and it would have survive. RIP Stormy.
Thank you so much for filming that it broke my heart. But it was so beautiful seriously thank you
My heart goes out to Stella, as a Mother of four myself I can't imagine the loss that she's feeling. It must have been so hard to let go when she did.
I would like to compliment you on this video it's a very well done memorial video. I've only just discovered your channel it's nice to see a different side of Monkey Hill.
You had 4 monkey children? I find that preposterous.
@@gak2173 don’t be rude you know what she was talking about.
@@msbigdog1460 another rude person. If u don’t like the monkeys why r u watching the videos.? Ur stupidity is immeasurable! Ugh
@@msbigdog1460 You are incorrect, they do feel pain and grief.
Enjoy watching him suffer did you? Humans really are some sick MF's.
Oh man. I dont cry often at all. And i cant remember how long its been since watching something moved me to tears. I had read some comments but still didnt think id turn into the soaked and shaking mess i became. There was no damming this one. The shot of Stella on the steps right after he passes did it. All the little monkeys playing around her in a circle and her holding Stormys body in her arms...shoot I might need to cry some more. Powerful powerful stuff. Thanks for sharing this. It feels very good to cry.
Glad to be part of this community of people who will remember for a long time the amazing Stormy and his incredible mum Stella. The life-force we call 'monkeys' goes on with or without Stormy. He was just one momentary expression of that monkey life force that goes on... and on... and on... as we are of the human life force. Stella will demonstrate that by creating another little one to nurture, teach and wean and our hearts will be warmed again thanks to the work of JW and Arroz over there on Golden Hill. I remember Eckhart Tolle saying "When you ask people what the opposite of life is, they usually answer 'death'. But they're wrong because the opposite of 'death' is 'birth'... Life has no opposite" I find this concept mind-blowing and comforting at the same time :-)
Excellent quote from an amazing human, E.T. I love his works. To witness the dynamics and complexities of another species, is such a privilege and an awe. You can see deeply into their eyes and connect with the feeling and thought. We are not so different, love, grief, contentment; we, humans are not the only sect to drink from the well. We truly are one.
I agree...death is not the end, but a whole new beginning!
That was the saddest thing I have watched. Thank you for taking care of him you are very kind.
Bless your little soul. Such a fighter. So determined. Such a sweetheart!!
These animals mourn the death the same way we do. Thank you for this beautiful send off ~RIP Stormy
This breaks my heart knowing he is no longer with us. And as a mother that has lost a child I can't imagine his mom's heartache. I know another baby can't take stormy place but I pray she has another baby that she can love and care for. She is a great mother and you could see the love when stormy would look up at her. Fly high with the angels you are no longer sick and can climb and swing from every tree.
Thank you. This was very beautiful put together. Love that song “ you raised me up” very touching. Blessings
Thanks for watching.