Watch This Hero Elephant Rush and Save a Man Getting Pulled By a Vicious Current

When you think of the bond between animals and humans, you will probably think of the relationships we have with dogs. Canines develop attachments for their human companions and seem to truly care about our welfare. This video shows us that elephants do too! Watch this heart-melting footage of Kham Lha, the elephant, who thinks that her human friend, Darrick, is in trouble in a fast-flowing river. She strides in and offers him her trunk to hold on to so that he can make it safely to the shore. Her obvious concern for her friend and her willingness to put her own safety at risk is just mind-blowing.

Watch the Amazing Video Below!

Elephants at the Elephant Nature Park

According to the video notes, this was filmed at the Elephant Nature Park in Thailand. It is in the Chiang Mai province and was established in the 1990s. As well as elephants, they rescue cats, dogs, buffaloes and many other species. The main aim is to provide a sanctuary and rescue center for distressed elephants.

We did a little research into Kham La and found that she was born in 2011. She had been put through a ‘breaking spirits ceremony’ so that she would obey humans and was separated from her mother. When both elephants were rescued, her mum found it difficult to re-establish a bond with her but this soon changed and they now live as a loving family.

Elephants in the Wild

Elephants are native to Africa and Asia and can live to 70 years of age. They can live up to 12,000 pounds and reach 12 feet in height although Asian elephants are a bit smaller than African elephants. Their diet is made up of grass, fruits and roots and they can spend 22 hours a day eating! In terms of social arrangements, they live in matriarchal groups and all the females help to raise the calves.

These amazing animals are extremely intelligent. They are self-aware and can use tools to swat flies. Elephants can learn, seem to have excellent memories and can recognize their own reflections.

It’s also fascinating that they appear to be capable of feeling emotions. They form strong attachments to other elephants and humans and mourn the deaths of their friends. Even though they have been domesticated for over 100 years, we have a lot to learn about these very special animals.

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