Wild Elephants salutes the men who rescued their baby elephant from a ditch
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 พ.ย. 2017
- Wildlife Officials rescue baby elephant from a ditch. Elephant herd salutes the men before leaving
In Kerala, India, a baby elephant falls into a ditch (or an abandoned well) and gets trapped there. As the family of wild elephants watches and waits on the other side of the river, local people and forest officials use an earthmover to help the baby get out.
Watch when they come running and welcoming the baby, checking whether it is fine. The incredible moment then occurs when the elephant family head turns and salutes the humans, thanking them for saving their little one..
There has been some confusion on whether the elephants were actually acknowledging the rescuers or not. Numerous scientific experiments have shown that elephants are emotional beings. Elephants are known to comfort other elephants in distress and stand beside them touching with trunks and making soft sounds.
Here is a book by Virginia Morell - Animal Wise, which talks about the emotional intelligence of elephants available at amazon here -- amzn.to/2Xz0sep
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National geographic talks about this in detail, adopted from the above book here --news.nationalgeographic.com/n...
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They didn't salute the men, they saluted the mecha cyborg elephant.
Jayaswal: Ha Ha...maybe so.
Ancient Psychic Tandem War Elephant!!
Lmao
Lmao you win
Mecha Cyborg elephant lol this guy
The momma elephant has more manners than most people I know.
Very true. Most ppl do not say thank you these days.
So, you use the opportunity to use this video, to talk about how terrible people are?
@@KJHall-ts2xy you are just one of them
@@igorfilipovic6531 i am not an elephant!
I can’t remember the last time a young person said thanks to me. Manners are a thing of the past. Except in elephants
Im from Kerala - when the elephant raises its trunk at 3:15 the words that you hear in the background can be roughly translated to "Alright then, see you later". And it's very heartwarming because it's common local usage when you are bidding farewell to a good acquaintance as you part ways for the day :)
Aww, I like to think that the elephants know that too
They have such good memory, I wouldn't be surprised if that elephant is still telling its grandkids about these people
@@theZCAllen 😄😄😄😛😛
Awsome-ness !
Thank you!
IT ACTUALLY MADE SURE TO THANK TWICE BY RAISING TRUNK 👍❤️
I met an elephant once in Thailand, I specifically say 'met' because looking into this creature's eye while feeding him pineapples and bananas I knew there's someone looking back at me. After he ate all the fruits I brought he gently put his trunk around my arm like a handshake and whistled. I cried.
It was the greatest moment of my life and I'll never forget it.
Your story brought tears to my eyes and I'm envious too.
wOW!
They torture elephant in Thailand....and you accidently support them by visiting their place
@@why1811 they have elephant sanctuaries there, you learn to make their food and feed them, you walk with them and watch them eat and mud bath but are not allowed to ride them or disturb them. Many of them were rescued from shows and logging companies. Others came because they are sick or injured.
Best moment... unforgettable pleasure of life🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
"That robot elephant saved our baby!" - the elephants
Mom threw up the elephant power fist. Right on!
😆
This comment is as good as the content.!😊
Funny comment but I wonder if that very hole wasn't made by the truck in the first place.
LMAO. Little baby elephant grows up to be a master digger like his hero
True story, When I was young, an elephant once stole my hat.....he returned it to me about 40 minutes later even though I was in a school group of 25+ children. These animals are smarter then we think.
OMG lol thats so cute
Thats hilarious!! At a zoo? Or were there just elephants roaming your schoolyard? lol.
@@carieevans3787 Well, I wish it was my schoolyard. however, it was the Addo Elephant Park in South Africa. Not sure if they still exist but they rehabilitated circus/rescued elephants at the time.
@@tremaynechetty8900 lol okay got it. Hopefully they still exist.
You're so lucky to live around such beauty and such amazing animals (assuming you live in Africa). I live in boring ugly Ohio. lol.
@@carieevans3787 OH MY WORD! I was born in South Africa but now (you will never believe) I'm your neighbor HAHA....I live in Indiana now.
Oh man, this got me. And the more you think about it, the more it gets you. That elephant TWICE raised its trunk to make CERTAIN that the humans understood she was saying ‘thank you’. Marvelous beings. Bless the people that helped. And yes, the care the heavy machinery operator showed was amazing.
I am from the state in India where this incident happened (Kerala). The men can be heard advise the JCB/Buck Hoe operator to be careful. The baby elephant's trunk may have got hit by the steel bucket. From his position the operator will not be able to see the elephant's trunk.
I was thinking the same haha. The elephant didn’t leave until it’s thank you was acknowledged
I don't think it was saying Thankyou. I just looked up elephant behaviour and widening their ears and raising their trunk at the same time is an act of aggression that says stay away ☹️☹️
Amazing animals.
It was reaching for the branch
I saw a documentary where this guy spent his life rescuing elephants.
When he finally died, it’s like every elephant knew for miles around & came to pay their respects.
Incredible
Yes! Probably because they consider him as his family. It is observed that when elephants dies other elephants even hold something similar to ritual
They make sounds we can't hear. they can hear and feel the sounds with their feet. they travel for miles, their calls. i believe it!!
What documentary?
What was it called?
This is years ago, I saw the documentary on TV.
Even though the person died inside the house, the elephants knew for miles around that he had passed away.
This man had devoted his life to saving elephants.
How they knew, is amazing.
I love that she waved twice! Like “Oh, I don’t think they saw me, lemme try again.”
UR so right I was thinking the samething😊
I think she waved twice before that too. Such an intelligent creature
I know right. They're angels on this earth to teach us how to be.
That's exactly what she thought because the first time she did it no one cheered, she wait a sec does it again and gets the cheers and runs off with her pack. 🥰
@@fart63 it is not her intelligence but it is animals real behaviour towards who save them
Can we all just take a minute to appreciate the heavy equipment operators talent?
Honestly, that's some of the worst operating I've ever seen. I think he was going too quick for a quick recovery.
@@michaelboris2500 agreed.
@Dusty Miller Of course! I'm amazed anyone could think otherwise.
Are you joking? Awful excavator operator.
100% mvp
I get chills when they come blasting up to reunite with their lil guy...the power you can feel as they are happily...trumpeting....just incredible
that wassnt happy trumpeting. its a threatening roar. the spread ears and raised trunk is a threat display. believe what you want. wild animals have no sense of gratitude towards another species for assistance.
@@yawg333🔫
@@yawg333bro does NOT understand that we humans were wild animals
@@sHooIT yeah but what does that have to do with you peoples insane optimistic assumptions?
@@yawg333 The timing is too good. You could also hear the other elephants waiting in the background. Obviously they moved aside to stay out of the way of the people trying to help. They seem to have quite a bit of intellect, and for a creature that big you can expect their aggression to be worse than waving at something.
It's impressive to see how intelligent they are, not only did they understand the people were trying to help their baby and thus not being defensive and attacking them, but they also clearly wanted to express their gratitude and made sure it was acknowledged before leaving
the mother (?) waved her trunk once and got no response - a step or two later and she turned and tried again - then the men shouted all together, and she knew they understood, that's pretty clear.
Supernal One...just Wow! Amazing.
Yeah, it is pretty clear that she was waving and giving thanks. Amazing creatures they are, far more intelligent than people give them credit.
ok doctor dolittle
@nils4545
I think the elephants would disagree with you.
@@activechaos128 " far more intelligent than people give them credit"
We actually give them credit of being the smartest animals after dolphins, great apes and maybe corvids. Being viewed as #5 in the intelligence hierarchy is pretty good acknowledgement.
Their trumpeting when they saw the baby was priceless!
Unions suck
Was sooo cute!!
Ikr it was crazy
I nearly cried 😭
@@nneoma6106 Memories of elephants consist of mainly woman actually. Grandmother, mothers, and children. The males leave the pod at "teenager" age around 10-14 years. So what you saw was probably his mother/aunt/grandmother :)
The way the family ran to the baby made me want to cry. I love elephants
I loved it. Glad the baby elephant was rescued and the momma acknowledged the people that help it out.
Noticed she raised her trunk thrice. Each time she raised, she raised higher so that people do see her gratitude. Such an intelligent animal.
They raise an their trunks to scent the air for any danger. That's all. Stick to Tweeting or read some books.
It looked like she understood the humans didn't see her so she waved again and when the humans woohood she understood they saw her. Gosh I love elephants
Can you do this thought reading at humans also?
For showing gratitude and also for removing the dirt down from it's eyes and face ........ what a wonderful baby
@@aseelaadossery3378 it wasn't the baby it was the leader of the tribe it looked like. Waited for the family to go and followed them out as if protecting them. Pretty fascinating animals.
2:58 - She gives a small thank-you wave; the crowd barely responds.
3:02 - She gives a medium thank-you wave; the crowd quietly responds.
3:15 - She gives a big thank-you wave; the crowd resoundingly responds, and only then, when she's satisfied they've undoubtedly seen and acknowledged her thank you, does she move on. ASTONISHING! Most humans aren't this profoundly considerate.
She's like "I can't hear you!".
𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩
No. She's like "Fuxk you!" 😂
So heartwarming.🤗 Elephants are magnificent beings & have many of the kind, human-like qualities many people possess.
So clearly you have expressed 👍
No idea why TH-cam recommended this to me, but this is the most powerful animal to human connection I have ever seen! Very, very clearly the mama elephant is giving a “wave, thank you very much friends” gesture to the rescuers. Absolutely incredible
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
Thank you for saving this little one! Whoever was manning the backhoe did a great job!
♥️🐘♥️
The "woooooo!!" from the crowd has the same sentiment as when the elephants reunited with the baby.
And I think the elephant family picked up on that.
I thought so too. The right pitch
RosesofWillows I kinda want to cry because we all could be in this together. Even though animal nature is different like lions hunt other animals but also animals are smart. It’s just their nature and appetite.
Absolutely. Elephants are very intelligent and sensative. They'll always remember that.
They understood! That's how we were intended to live with animals: in perfect harmony.
This happened in Kerala ,Part of India,the language they spoken is malayalam.
Did I see that elephant wave at them twice to make sure they understood amazing
ruler of gods yes, elephant is one of the most highly intelegence animals. She ensured that her message was delivered.
Yes, my friend as they did not react, sufficiently, the first time so The Elephant wanted to be sure they got the message..lol
@@Isleofskye , lovely!!!
@Vic Roby shut it
@Vic Roby SHUT IT!!!!!!!!!
The thing that amazes me the most about this is that the head elephant isn't just blindly waving their trunk and leaving. They actually wait for some sort of acknowledgement before you leaving. You can see the first "wave" at 2:53, 2:59, and 3:03 before he clearly holds his trunk up and doesn't put it down until they receive acknowledgement at 3:16. To be acutely aware of the actions (or lack thereof) of other species around them is not only intelligent but incredibly perceptive.
Thank you for the time stamps
Standing calmly at distance, running forward when the call got out,, and greeting the rescuers before lraving .. how beautiful
Elephants have good memory, they’ll remember that forever.
They're very intelligent 🐘❤️
Exactly
Sorry, but the elephants weren't saluting the men.....the truth is that they were giving the men the trunks. (instead of the middle fingers)😎
@@faustus5481 you mean fuck you? 🤣🤣🐘🖕
@@ilkagorz9032 - 👌😎👍
Ahhh, those times when humanity doesn’t totally suck.
Sabitking 07 *casually places hand on lightsaber hilt* Come at me, bro.
*grabs popcorn*
Sabitking 07 *yawns and deflects lightning back at aggressor* (hey look we’ve got an audience let’s keep this going until it gets ridiculous)
@@kiramortwilson7411 Gimmie Some
Humanity doesnt suck at all .Its those animals that masquerading as humans that suck,just because thay have a forebrain,even though their lympic system is more developed.🤣
THAT MOMENT OF JOY WHEN THE FAMILY SEES THEIR CHILD IS SAFE
PURE JOY AND THANKFULNESS
Yeah until elphant step on you to the death
Fabulous! The large elephant raised his/her trunk at least three times, seemingly to "acknowledge" or "thank" the rescuers. Once the crowd of humans gave its biggest and loudest cheer, the elephant moved on with the herd. His/her salute had been received and the human response was what the elephant was seeking. A beautiful exchange!
AWESOME! When mama waved her trunk and everyone responded, that was so heartwarming.
Even more the fact that elephants never forget.
th-cam.com/video/PTc1YRqs160/w-d-xo.html
This explains how
although we can feel warm and ASSUME that it was waving and saying thanks,.. actually the senior most guardian mother of the herd was staying guard as a firewall for the herd and was sniffing the air (couple of times at regular intervals) with her powerful trunk just to see if the herd was at a safe distance from the group of people.
They are SO intelligent!!! She raised her trunk once and they never yelled back so she waited a bit and did it again. She very deliberately wanted to make sure that they saw her thanking them. As soon as they cheered she turned around and they started leaving. Such an incredibly beautiful moment.
I agree. I noticed her waiting when she didn't get a response the first time! The second time she saluted and the people responded, she then quickly turned and ran to her family... it was clearly as you stated. What a polite lady to show such appreciation to the human rescuers!
Or because people began to scream she got scared and decided to leave but it is less cool.
Absolutely right.
@@thoruinmagni3644 She doesn’t look startled or scared in any way nor do they run off. They very leisurely turn to leave...
@@thoruinmagni3644: Oh maan. I would hate to admit that she was scared off after the beautiful story we just painted.
Every time I watch this video it brings tears to my eyes. Wild elephants. Showing gratitude. But not wanting to leave until their gesture of thanks was seen and responded to. Humans have a lot to learn from these majestic creatures. We're losing our humanity at a rapid rate.
There's tears to my eyes because this video shows there's hope to humanity.
Why are most animal lovers today human haters 🤔
Losing our humanity while watching a video where a bunch of humans are saving an elephant.. yup.. poor us
Humans took the time to rescue a baby elephant...
You're literally complaining about how terrible humans are in the comments of a video where an ENTIRE CROWD OF HUMANS were gathered to help and/or appreciate watching a baby elephant being rescued for no personal gain whatsoever. Most people are fundamentally good! I will never understand how some people can't see that.
I’ve been watching this video every now and again for a few years now. I love it. So much. And btw, the comment below about ‘they didn’t salute the men’… ? First of all, it wasn’t they. It was she. The matriarch. And she absolutely was saluting the men.
Amazing! The elephants waited and showed gratitude!
@Young Lion Of JUDAH I guess every other species with lower IQ is just unfortunate
ps. we are on the brink of discovering how life emerged from inorganic matter
@Young Lion Of JUDAH I think some animals are given gifts that we may take for granted. Elephants, as well as most intelligent animals, may have a sense about people and situations. The fact that the elephants waited seems to show they knew the humans were trying to help.
@Young Lion Of JUDAH evolution and nature gave them and us sentience... the only difference is, our species (humans; homo sapiens) has the higher intellect and intelligence capable of comprehending on a higher level than other animals/animal species
@troy stevens Your an idiot
@Young Lion Of JUDAH Don't my dear listen to these jerks. It is God that gives understanding. These kinds of comments are why this world is so hateful. God Bless you. Beautiful comment.
To the person who was working behind that machine - just Brilliant.
Almost tore the babys trunk off about 5 times... He's not that good of an operator, just a good dude.
Right? He was pushing the dirt down for the baby elephant to stand on, catching rocks that were falling, pulling the dirt out of the way. The whole time I was thinking "this dude knows what he's doing."
@@dixb.floppin798 I agree. The guy operated that machine like it was part of his hand. If you watch towards the end of the video, the operator was in an elevated position; he would not seen all that was below him. So given the confined space, his line of sight and the elevated position - I say, the operator of that machine was just magnificent. IMHO, he should have received an award from the government in recognition of that effort.
To the grateful elephant...just Brilliant.
Is it that hard to operate the crane?
Just asking
This is pure love. I love my India🇮🇳, where the culture teaches us to respect each and every beings of Nature. Proud of Malayali people from Kerala. ❤️ from Odisha🙏
Thanks😊
Rubbish, Indians are most castist racist people on Earth. Indians hate one another because of hindu caste system. I know I'm ex hindu.
lol
India is a freaking shithole!
no women rights
caste system from medievil times
30 millionen homeless children
and so on...
but yeah, you are right. "where culture teaches us to respect each and every being..."
XD
Thank you! 😊
How tf is this incident related to your country?
The one manning the backhoe was so gentle. And the baby fully understood what he was doing. Stayed as still as possible, working with the heavy equipment operator. 💙
seems like the baby elephant also tried to help with the digging
@@big_vladi You know, a couple of times I had the same impression!! 😄
Awe you know I think the baby was really curious about the machine, it seemed to want to touch it whenever it got close haha so cute
@@aphrodieMonkey Yes! ❤
@@kaychristensen4394 It kept putting its trunk in the way, you can hear the crowd panicking a few times. Stop pretending they are more intelligent than they are.
Whoever was operating that excavator seriously knew their business. That shovel could have easily killed that baby elephant by accident, but that operator used a very light touch and such precision, he pulled off a job that would have been beyond many. Outstanding skill.
Lol no. But he did do a good job
@KoivuTheHab well it's in kerala, and it's waaay different from other india's states
@@elsaj212 shut up, I'm from kerala, there's bad parts in kerala and other states, stop claiming Kerala is perfect.
KoivuTheHab if you mean they got help from England from being one of the richest country in the world to become one of poorest then you are right.
@@eyeoftruth4405 you're from kerala and have chinese name ?, something is not adding up here
The way mother turned back and wave, just wow!
I know a guy who's worked with elephants for over 30 years and he says she was actually saying something very similar to "thanks 'y'all muthhhhafuckaaas!!"
She say thank you 😍
tiarnan 😂🤣
@@tiarnan76 Damn strait She was or She would have been charging after those people..
And she did it twice bc the ppl only ackowledged at 2nd time.
There are some wonderful people on this World ! Thanks to all those who cared enough to rescue this baby Elephant , the joy expressed by this elephant family was amazing to see !
The joy expressed by the rescuers was as amazing!
I noticed it's the third world countries that really interact well with nature, and their impact on nature can be directly seen. Unlike in the 1 st world where we are so separated from animals other than pet dogs and cats we really don't understand as a population how much our combined daily choices have an impact on animals' lives all across the world
My sentiments, too. Blessings for those beautiful people who rescued that precious baby. The kindness of strangers for the least among us. Beautiful and inspiring. My eyes filled with tears when the elephant turned to acknowledge the humans.
My heart just melted. Elephants are so sentient and intelligent. The mother elephant’s waving of the trunk to acknowledge the saviours of her precious baby was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. Proud to be from India! 🇮🇳
@@Luna_Belle_Voix i am proud of you. You hv a good heart.
Faith in humanity temporarily restored.
right there with you my friend...
Temporarily. I know what u mean lol
Then we wake to reality that Americans are too disgusted with human beings who are homeless in California.
Humanity is selfish and heartless alot . Even politicians are bad an there suppose to be the most honerable among us . Nothing can restore what was imaginary in the 1st place
Feels hit hard
She says thank you, waits for a response. Nothing. She says it again. Still nothing. She turns to walk away but then decides, no, I want these people to know how grateful I am. Turns back around and with purpose and ceremony raises her trunk high into the air toward the rescuers. At which point they finally understand and call out to her, acknowledging the gesture so she can walk away edified. It's all as clear as day. Just mind-blowing.
Yes I noticed that as well. Animals especially elephants are extremely intelligent!
Read the animal like you would your own family. You'll see the expressions and emotions in the eyes and face.
Well written!
Mind blowing indeed, beautiful, I am at loss for words.
Prefer to believe this version of what the elephant did. Thankful for those who respect and save our animals!
Aww, she really did thank them with three salutes 🙂 Always so wonderful to see the kind of interaction and bond we can have with wild animals
Mireow.. that is If we pay attention to them...
Wow this made me cry a bit. A connection like that between humans and animals is amazing.
Hats off to everyone that helped out but especially the operator of that excavator. Probably the most delicate situation to use heavy machinery like that, and he did it like a champ.
CrImSoN1708 Never underestimate what a skilled operator can do in a machine like that.
that wasn't hard at all. for example, look at this dude, he paints with excavator - th-cam.com/video/k5bZ940T-w0/w-d-xo.html
@@shonemumy One wrong move and the baby could have been buried alive.
@@pandoratonks4429 agreed.
but my point is; nothing delicate about it, these guys are capable of much more precise stuff.
well said crimSon respect u dont see things like eveyday nice 1
This is an animal expressing gratitude. Makes me respect animals even more.
It's an animal sniffing the air for scent, it's only interest was to identify what danger may be around.
Toni De Wonderful You truly don't know one way or another, Debbie Downer.
@@tonidewonderful4187 The only way you couldn't recognize gratitude when you see it, is if you yourself are incapable of feeling gratitude.
@@manfrommaine 30 years of animal husbandry experience gave me a heads up, you lot make me laugh
@@tonidewonderful4187
Take off your cynicism and watch again. The mother elephant actually salutes twice. The people don't notice the first time (3.03). Then she turns around and salutes again (3.17). The second salute is longer and the people see it and they cheer.
Elephants have strong memory, that baby elephant is never gonna forget spanking he received that day.
The way the elephants came looked like a movie scene ❤ 2:35
One of the few creatures intelligent enough to know absolutely that those people were there to help.
Even the baby understood what was happening and wasn`t panicked by that huge shovel, such intelligence they have! The icing on the cake and proof was the mother actually thanking the men for saving her baby.
Loads of animals are far more intelligent than humans think. A lot of them we designate to be food, but they deserve so much better.
Kazimierz Garshin Has Zx
because they were not hungry that day lol
I think a lot of animals recognize when humans are helping them in a life or death situation
Mankind looks really like a heaven if people are helping rather than destroying or fighting !!!
It costs as much to have peace as it does war...
@johny odisho well if you want all humand to dissapear maybe you should lead by example.
Matthew 6:10
@johny odisho Uh you do realize animals eat and kill each other all the time not just humans right? Hell cats and chimps have been shown to kill for pleasure not necessarily food and dolphins rape things all the time.
I totally agree! I appreciate how careful they throw the ground in there. And the clever baby used it to help him/herself!
This was the most wholesome thing i've ever seen. Great job all involved.
My goodness, that was beautiful. Just lovely. My hat's off to these men - the world indeed needs more men who behave like these guys.
I run an excavator as part of my job. It's pretty easy to operate but it's unbelievably hard to operate it that well. That is a very skilled dude.
that caught my attention too. The operator moves dirt with surgical precision.
He’s Blessed & a Connisuer Unmatched
Tats malayali
I was impressed. He was so careful and went to the exact spots he needed to.
@@brandonaldaymachuse6669 I bet he's pretty good on bed...if you know what I mean😅😅😉😉
The screams the elephants let out when reuniting were so like, genuine.
You could feel the emotion they felt
True. We are all mammals and share similar social signs (e.g. stress).
Lul what?
@@sheevirwin8399 2:36 my son
@@truman4853 i saw the vid. But i dont see how the elephant’s shriek (yell?) warranted such an emotional reaction. All i heard was noise (i dont speak elephant)
@@sheevirwin8399 for all we know, the elephants were calling the baby a moron, and flipping the bird to the humans with their big metal elephant for saving its dumbass 😁 jkjk
That communication was absolutely heart warming ♥
This must be one of the most beautiful powerful and important events recorded on camera ever, heart warming and mind blowing at the same time.
As someone who speaks the language heard- they were shouting-"move along,go home", when the elephant saluted them the second time,one man shouted "we see you, we hear you". bought tears to my eyes. such magnificent creatures and humanity of it all...
Thanks for sharing the translation!
Thank you.
MegaPeeteer ...this is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
MegaPeeteer beautiful
Which language is this?
I believe she was waving, showing her happiness her child was saved. What a wonderful scene!
I believe the elephant was saying leave us alone and f*** off
@@oskarswiderski1777 haha, you’re probably right 😆
@@oskarswiderski1777 you’re a dunce LOL
She waived like 3 times lol! She kept waiving her appreciation until she was sure they saw her! So adorable 😍😍😍.
100%
I dunt know how many times I've watched this... its a beautiful rescue video... and the love and care everyone had to rescue it is beautiful. But the thing that brings me to tears is the mum? who shows her gratitude 3 times cos she knows the rescuers of her baby... didn't see it at first. Thats what brings me to tears every time. 😢 Another beautiful interacting between humans and animals
Elephants are too pure and sweet for this world. I hope they never go extinct
I'm 100% convinced that trunk-wave was a gesture of thanks
That is called anthropomorphism, I am not saying it is 100% not a gesture of thanks but we cannot be sure. It is heartwarming to see people band together over something so pure as saving a baby elephant though.
More like gtfoh we done using ur tools u fools
It sure is. If you take look at the movie Lion King beginning of the movie. Elephant raise the trunk exactly the same way 😊
It was a high five...
@@siuoldub But it COULD be. Or it could be a thing they do to show "I like" or "this good". Maybe elephants experience these, I mean obviously they experience these, but when they experience something to be grateful about by human standards, for them it falls under the "I like" or "this good" category of emotions. Maybe sometimes they do experience actual gratitude too. But how would they show it? Maybe with the "this good" trunk rising.
I wonder if in 2000 years, while humans preserve Earth and watch over the species on it, if some species will become a more intelligent version of what they are now. Maybe in some 100k years we could have a hundred species communicating through some form of speach!
Elephant really was like:
Hooman, thank you for using your weird metal trunk to rescue my child
My eyes were already filled with tears😢...and here you go, forcing them from my eyeballs...shoving them down my cheeks with the best elephant translation i will ever come across! "Thank you for saving my baby with ur weird metal trunk..."😭 Thank you for that. Interrupting my ugly cry with a giggle!😢😭😂
"Weird metal trunk" 😹
hooooooooo-maaaaaan!!
The thankful mother immediately turned and went to the family as soon as everyone cheered after her second wave. That's how you know she was grateful.
I salute to everyone who rescued the baby elephant 🙏
The elephant actually turned around like “appreciate it y’all.... take it easy!”
and then: "I promise not to run humans over anymo"
@@RearAdmiralTootToot LOL
Someone give that man a raise! what incredible skills to make sure he didn’t hurt the elephant!
Not everything is paid for with money
@@tinycuisine6544 It should.
@@leonardoalvarenga7572 He means there are greater rewards than money.
I was referring to the skills of him knowing exactly how to operate a machine inch by inch in a safely Manor Way and also not hurting the baby elephant
@@_sowhat_ 8
What amazing humans.. They could teach 'us' so much.
Bloody brilliant.
The moment when the elephant raises it’s trunk (again) and the crowd then cheers is an incredible moment.
This made me cry. She was telling them thank you. Elephants are VERY VERY intelligent as are chimps, dolphins, dogs, and most social animals.
Alteori! I watched some of your godzilla videos. Didn't expect to see you here
dogs are dumb as fuck
PLEASE do not buy or support ivory products. You are killing more elephants when you do.
Holy carp this is actually you! I thought it was a faker until I clicked to your channel lol. I’m surprised you’re not verified yet, anyways, Hi!!
Not to smart of they stuck in hole lol.
Just a joke don't get mad
That elephant is more intelligent and respectful than a lot of humans.
So it was smart enough to get trapped ha? More humen are smarter than any animals mate.
They are far above hu-mans
@@HenryTheBoilermaker3rdYear You are the case and point.
@@anemoonet No, they're not. Only a fucking idiot would think so.
100% 😎👍
If you know the languages the people are talking in, it's much more beautiful to see.. They are so happy and their words are really adorable.. 🥰 and ofcourse the elephants are really beautiful animals.. The way that one elephant thanked the people and waited to listen to the response so that she can confirm they acknowledged her thanks..
I believe the elephants were thanking you; definitely raising their trunks in praise and thankfulness! Then they they left. Thanks guys for the wonderful clip and the great saving of the baby elephant! It was a wonderful film clip and I am thrilled to have seen it!
Not only was the salute amazing, the baby knew they were trying to help as well. Beautiful video.
It's usually happens in Kerala, India... Elephants are our State Animal.. They are our pet
Baby elephants are always getting themselves in trouble. But they are the cutest. Love elephants .
The elephant started throwing dirt in the pit as well.
I love how the baby figured out what they were trying to do
That was amazing how the baby understood. They’re so smart!
It looked like it was even trying to help at one point.
Wow the mom never attacks the rescuers ,and good brave people thanks for your excellent job ,GOD BLESS YOU ALL. Well done mom 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇
more importantly the mom figured out what they were trying to do. else they would have been red paste
@@ninetailedfox579121 Yeah, looked like it was looking to hold on to something to winch itself up
OMG those sweet creature’s excited sounds ! Thank you to the rescuers.
I just saw this for the first time today. I salute the operator. You worked carefully with great skill. 😃
Truly amazing. The elephants were smart enough to realize the people were trying to help the little guy. If they thought the people were there to harm him, they would not have been so calm about it and this video would have ended much differently. The raising of her trunk was definitely a show of respect and gratitude for helping the little one. The animal kingdom never ceases to amaze me.
Yep. My great grandfather had an elephant 🐘. And the tales that my grandmother has told me about it is endless. Such a nice "pet" if you take care of it as if it were a diamond.
Looks like mom grabbed a switch from the tree...oooo he's gonna get it! Lol!
Plot twist: We are also animals, you are an animal marveling in awe at other creatures that walk the same plane of existence as us. If you take some time for self reflection you would come to realize that YOU are just as amazing. (mind blowing)
@Wyn S why would the elephant be upset that the humans saved the baby? The way they rush over and welcome the baby back and check him over and trumpet, they are ecstatic.
@@MuscleboundKage The only mind mind blowing thing about humans is our stupidity in destroying the place where we live with other animals
Something primal inside of me loves seeing the connection between species.
It's something spiritual. That's what I got.
It's actually your higher self, your neocortex. Your not primal self is the only part of you that can care about such a thing
Love that.
Sometimes us humans get it right
Elephants are not only emotional and keen to show gratitude.. but they can also hold a grudge. They NEVER forget an insult. Never.
Such is the story of tyke the circus elephant. That documentary brought tears to my eyes. She killed her trainer after years of abuse to perform. Then ran out the circus through the streets where she was shot to death 😢
We could learn some family values from elephants. Hats of to the workers and supporters.
This is one of those moments where I absolutely believe the adult elephant understood the humans were helping and was actually saying thanks.
on a l'impression d'un salut à deux occasions à la fin avant de partir.
@@jcklazur8095 I have no idea what you said.
@@evulmievl he thinks he wave 2 times at the end
@@jcklazur8095 yes.
After second salute the humans screamed reciprocatively & they got the msg and left
I agree. The elephants somehow understood what had happened. That was a “thank you.”
They say Elephants never forget! This act of kindness will live on forever!
Just hope the elephant doesn't think the next human they meet with a rifle is also trying to 'help' them,!!!
THIS BLEW MY MIND....HOW DARE ANYONE HUNT OR HURT ANY ANIMAL! THEY ARE LOVING AND CARING CREATURES IN THEIR OWN WAY AND RIGHT. WE ARE THE HUMANS WHO MUST CARE FOR ALL BEINGS...GOD BLESS THESE RESCUERS AND I PRAY THAT THE HERD IS SAFE.
ok
I love indian people 👏💪👍🌷🌹❤️
They are incredible humans😢
Thank you for your kind hearts and patience with the majestic animals 🌷🌷🌷
Respect and love to India, may your land be blessed ❤️❤️❤️
From Cape Town South Africa
Unbelievable skills by the Operator on getting the dirt into the hole, without hurting the Elephant.. 🏆
Yes! Deft working of that large, heavy shovel!
I think the same thing! Talk about a MAESTRO of the Crane! Beautiful work.
I’m glad he did the work but trust me it’s not difficult. I’ve done it
@@negativeindustrial ye you might filled a hole with no stress or presure, this was something else u know! ;)
It was the least he could do, after digging dozens of elephant sized holes all over India. I’m baffled.
Even animals know how to say thank you.
As well, or better, and more sincerely, than people.
sorry humans are not animals ... if we were, us keeping other animals as pets would be species enslavement, and animal rights movements would apply to humans, and also animal rights would allow such equality that a dog could have a pet cat! Or maybe freedom so as animals who are different from us can roam free with no shelters, pounds, or ownership. Sorry, just no.
They even said thank you twice because they didn't get a response from the humans. When they did, they felt free to go.
:'))))
@@spitfire126 go look it up we are animals too
This is very heartwarming and wholesome. Compassion and gratitude makes the world go round.
Also love that one elephant at the end just grabbing a leaf for a quick bite lol
This is a wonderful scene and I too believe the head of the elephant herd was waving to say thanks because it happens twice and then they walk away. If the elephant was being aggressive, surely they wouldn't walk away? No. Elephants are wonderful, kind, loyal, gentle creatures who are very family orientated. This story has touched my heart.
Great observation!
She reached for a branch, the second time she did they started yelling so she got startled and left, there are way more plausible explanations than the elephant “waving”
@@-i6313 elephants are exceptionally intelligent. It’s scientific fact. To expand on what the OP said, elephants are large and powerful creatures: if they feel threatened, or thought the baby was in danger (considering a large amount of people were so close too), they would have been showing obvious aggressive behaviour and would be challenging the humans. They wouldn’t walk away. They would either run, but far more likely, they would charge.
She knew they were helping. The BABY knew they were helping since it started pulling soil with its trunk too.
When my cat wants let out of the room, he’ll sit at the door and turn around and stare at me. I get up and open the door. Before he trots out, he goes onto his back legs and rubs against my shins. He’s saying “thanks”, then he goes out. He’s not particularly touchy-feely affectionate in general 😂🤷♀️ If my little housecat (and they’re very smart) can understand and say thanks, then a large brained mammal with superior intelligence can acknowledge and thank rescuers of her baby 👏🏻💗
@@TallulahFoxxx 😂😂🤦♂️🤦♂️
@@TallulahFoxxx it's actually amazing how every animal has kindness in them which is not thought.
The trumpeting & waving of trunk as they turned to depart was a "THANK YOU".
The baby clearly understood the rescuers were using the machine to attempt to get the earth into position where he/she could climb out, showed no fear as the mechanical bucket came SO close. Such intelligence, & such gratitude from the elephant family. What magnificent creatures.
Thank you to the rescuers from a lover of elephants!
I think she was yelling at them. she told Jr. to dig that hole and the 2 leggers screwed it all up
For sure they truly have amazing intelligence
That's also a territorial threat display.
Beautiful comment! ❤️❤️❤️
They weren't saying thank you. They lift their trunks when they detect smells and become vocal when they are excited, upset or lost. They were excited to see their baby and they were smelling the humans in the area.
This is what being a human being is about. Beautiful.
*starts to play his piano furiously*
@George Reynolds He's saying that acts like this are what truly make us "human". The ones who spew filth are not so human.
@George Reynolds
damn dude...
you need to look for some kind of help if all you can see is 10,000/1...
seriously bro...
@@lastmanstanding5423 If he's seeing one kind act for every ten thousand then he's not being very kind very often is he.
@@viktoriyaserebryakov2755 Seeing the ugly isn't the same as doing ugly.
That indeed was sign of acknowledgment and gratitude❤
Elephants are very emotional animals
They can sense and understand emotions of others just like we do and very intelligent as well .
I am from Kerala, and this happened in Kerala, even now elephants are still being used by humans for various activities,
I hope more and more people get to see videos like this and understand they feel emotions and empathy and leave them alone
I like how the elephants ran to the baby and basically yelled at him. "What have I told you about wandering off!!"
this made me laugh lol
@@jessevernonwheeler887 Me too !
lol, grab him by his ear and drag him away
“ITS BATHTIME FOR YOU MISTER”
Hilarious comment!💖
Wow. Amazing. The baby understood he was being helped and the Adults wouldn't leave until they knew their gesture had been understood. What an incredible world we live in.
Well said! That is why we need to save these beautiful creatures, and many species of wildlife!!
@@janemoore4395 I agree this is a great piece of footage but sadly there are many things humans do do animals which are just too disturbing to watch..rhino poaching for example and leaving the babies to watch their parents bleed to death. But nt get me wrong its refreshing to witness some good in the world
oh how grate is our creater our father!
CREATER OF THIS AMAZING UNIVERSE IS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!! ALLAHU AKBAR
The world would be more beautiful if there were no 1.3k dislikers.
Thanks to the men working so hard in the rescue.
This was very deliberate... you could tell. She did it once, turned and turned back to do it again. Amazing.
Nicely the other seemed to do it too
Considering all the crap going on in the world right now, nice to see some good news, lifts your spirits, not all mankind are doomed, let's hope the elephants are not doomed either...
Maybe she turned back to warn them after they started screaming lol. No one has any idea if raising trunk was for a warning or something else
Manos Seferidis you have a point but most of us see there seemed nothing aggressive in her body language. It would be interesting to hear what an animal expert might say though.
Manos Seferidis , that is Thanksgiving gesture of elephants, see it closely.
Imagine if all mankind could work together like that in everything.
You might say im a dreamer but i see im not the only one
It is very nice and good to humans doing what they should always do. Save and not harm. Being there.
Don’t say that, you might make the government mad.
@ Darryl : well said.
This will for sure happen soon, when God's Kingdom rules.
That is wonderful. I didn’t understand the language but the elephant mama was saluting those who rescued her baby. Remarkable. Loved the rescuers happiness too! They were man & nature simpatico!
The way they bust up the earth in order to cause it to fill the trench, allowing the animal to escape on it's own...very smart. Excellent work.
How can you not see that animals have feelings and can experience joy and pain...
Man is an animal.
I can see that
@@kraljslovan5003 cub? lol, try calf
Kralj Slovan wow I just got autism from reading your comment
Ffossip Elgoog I’m sorry what? Go back to collecting your food stamps