This is one heartwarming moment this blind elephant will never forget as she was welcomed into her new herd for the very first time.
This is one heartwarming moment this blind elephant will never forget as she was welcomed into her new herd for the very first time
The moment, captured at Elephant Nature Park, Thailand, would have been a huge relief for Ploy Thong, who has suffered years of discomfort before being rescued by the staff at the Save Elephant Foundation.
in the footage, rescued elephant Ploy Thong can be seen sending out low vibrations, letting the other elephants know she was there
It was not long before the group then took note, heading over to inspect the new arrival, touching her with their trunks in an affectionate way
While setting another elephant, Bua Keaw, free, staff from Save Elephant Foundation noticed Ploy Thong’s struggles and negotiated a path to freedom with her owner.
The moment, captured at Elephant Nature Park, Thailand, would have been a huge relief for Ploy Thong
She suffered years of discomfort before being rescued by the staff at the Save Elephant Foundation
Blind in both eyes, Ploy Thong the elephant is estimated to be around 30 years old
‘Both eyes blind, she transported tourists every day. Every day she was saddled early, and carried riders until the sun set.
She was then brought to Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Mai, where the incredible first interaction with her new herd took place, on February 3