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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Watch: This elephant shielded her caretaker from rain– what happened next has everyone in tears
A video filmed at an elephant sanctuary in Thailand is going viral for capturing a touching moment between an elephant and her human caretaker. In the clip, widely circulated on social media, the elephant is seen approaching the caretaker during a sudden downpour and using her body to shield him from the rain. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The video was originally shared on Instagram by Lek Chailert, founder of the Save Elephant Foundation. Since being posted, it has gained over 28 million views and continues to draw emotional reactions from viewers across various platforms. Elephant takes the lead in unexpected rain In the short video, rain starts to fall unexpectedly. The elephant, named Faa Mai, walks up to Chailert and gently pulls her in, positioning herself to keep her dry under her large body. Within moments, a few other elephants also gather around, standing protectively beside them. Watch the viral video here: 'Faa Mai sees me as one of her own' While posting the video, Chailert shared a caption that read: 'A good herd leader must take care of and protect her members, and Faa Mai sees me as one of her own, as part of the herd she leads. When it began to rain, Faa Mai quickly pulled me under her belly to shield me from getting wet. This is just one example of the remarkable kindness and intelligence of elephants. It's a beautiful reminder that elephants are deeply emotional beings, capable of love, care, and empathy not just for their own kind, but for those they trust. ' According to Chailert, this moment reflected how Faa Mai views her as part of the herd, taking responsibility in the way a leader would in the wild. Public reactions: 'Such Pure Love' Soon after the video was posted, the comment section was filled with emotional reactions from users across the world. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One person commented, 'This brought tears to my eyes– such pure love!' Another wrote, 'Elephants truly are magical creatures, so much heart and soul.' Some other responses included, 'We humans don't deserve their kindness,' 'Faa Mai is not just an elephant; she's a guardian angel,' and 'This is the most beautiful thing I've seen all week.' Another user added, 'This just made my day. Animals have the purest hearts.'
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Elephants form a living umbrella to protect caretaker from rain: 'They sees me as one of her own'
A soul-stirring video of a gentle giant shielding its human companion from the rain has melted hearts across the internet. The clip, shared on Instagram by Lek Chailert — founder of Thailand's Save Elephant Foundation — captures a deeply emotional moment that powerfully illustrates the extraordinary empathy and intelligence of elephants. A viral video showed elephants shielding their caretaker from rain.(Instagram/lek_chailert) (Also read: Elephants lovingly shield caretaker from rain in viral video: 'Don't worry, everything will be okay') In the video, as rain begins to pour, an elephant named Faa Mai instinctively moves towards Chailert and gently pulls her under her massive frame to protect her from getting drenched. Moments later, more elephants join in, forming a living canopy around her. The touching scene has amassed over 28 million views and continues to spread widely across social platforms. Watch the clip here: 'She sees me as one of her own' Chailert shared the video with a poignant caption that read: 'A good herd leader must take care of and protect her members and Faa Mai sees me as one of her own, as part of the herd she leads. When it began to rain, Faa Mai quickly pulled me under her belly to shield me from getting wet. This is just one example of the remarkable kindness and intelligence of elephants. It's a beautiful reminder that elephants are deeply emotional beings, capable of love, care, and empathy not just for their own kind, but for those they trust.' Internet reactions overflow with emotion The comments section quickly filled with admiration and awe, as many reacted to the moving display of affection and care. One user wrote, 'This brought tears to my eyes — such pure love!' Another said, 'Elephants truly are magical creatures, so much heart and soul.' A third commented, 'We humans don't deserve their kindness.' Another user shared, 'This is the most beautiful thing I've seen all week.' Someone added, 'I can't stop watching this. It's simply mesmerising.' Another said, 'The world needs more moments like this.' A user chimed in, 'Faa Mai is not just an elephant; she's a guardian angel.' One more commented, 'This just made my day. Animals have the purest hearts.'
Indian Express
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘True love': Elephants use their bodies to shelter caretaker during heavy rain. Watch here
A heart-touching video displaying the extraordinary bond between two elephants and their devoted caretaker has amused animal lovers on the Internet. Shared on Instagram by Lek Chailert, founder of Thailand's Save Elephant Foundation, the now-viral clip highlights a deeply emotional moment, where elephants Chaba and Thong Ae shielded their caretaker during heavy rain. Chailert described the heartfelt encounter and wrote, 'In the video, as the thunderstorm rolled in, Chaba and Thong Ae instinctively moved closer—trying to shield me from the rain with their bodies.' As the rain intensified, Chailert put on her raincoat, only to be met with a tender gesture from Chaba. 'Chaba gently checked on me, touching me with her trunk, and then gave me a sweet trunk kiss—as if to say, 'Don't worry, everything will be okay,'' she wrote. Chailert stressed on the remarkable emotional intelligence and empathy elephants are capable of expressing. 'Elephants are deeply emotional beings. Their love and concern extend beyond their herd. If they trust and care for someone, they welcome that person as one of their own,' she wrote. She went on to reflect on the broader meaning behind such moments, urging people to see elephants not just as animals, but as sentient beings with complex emotional lives. 'If we humans could truly open our hearts and see elephants as fellow beings—not as animals, but as lives equal to our own—we would discover the gentle, sincere beauty they carry. Through their expressions, we witness the true meaning of pure love—a love without conditions, full of empathy, and offered with the deepest sincerity,' Chailert said. Watch here: A post shared by Lek Chailert (@lek_chailert) With over three million views, the video won the hearts of many social media users. 'Unconditional love, there's nothing more beautiful!' a user wrote. 'True love…this is so beautiful,' another user commented. 'How majestically beautiful to see them nurture you,' a third user reacted.
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Elephants lovingly shield caretaker from rain in viral video: 'Don't worry, everything will be okay'
A heart-melting video capturing the tender bond between two elephants and their caretaker has captured widespread attention on the internet, reminding viewers of the profound emotional depth these magnificent animals possess. Shared on Instagram by Lek Chailert, founder of the Save Elephant Foundation in Thailand, the video depicts a touching moment during a rainstorm, where two elephants — Chaba and Thong Ae — huddle close to shield their caretaker from the pouring rain. The footage, posted on Chailert's account, has amassed over 3.1 million views and continues to touch hearts on internet. (Also read: Heart-stopping moment as elephant charges at man on bike, he dodges just in time: 'Nice escaping mate') 'In the video, as the thunderstorm rolled in, Chaba and Thong Ae instinctively moved closer—trying to shield me from the rain with their bodies,' wrote Chailert in the caption. 'When I put on my raincoat, Chaba gently checked on me, touching me with her trunk, and then gave me a sweet trunk kiss—as if to say, 'Don't worry, everything will be okay.'' Chailert's caption eloquently conveys the emotional intelligence of elephants and their capacity for empathy: 'Elephants are deeply emotional beings. Their love and concern extend beyond their herd. If they trust and care for someone, they welcome that person as one of their own.' She continues, 'If we humans could truly open our hearts and see elephants as fellow beings—not as animals, but as lives equal to our own—we would discover the gentle, sincere beauty they carry. Through their expressions, we witness the true meaning of pure love—a love without conditions, full of empathy, and offered with the deepest sincerity.' Watch the clip here: A post shared by Lek Chailert (@lek_chailert) (Also read: Baby elephant finds joy in sliding down hill, internet melts over the adorable moment. Watch) The online response has been overwhelmingly positive, with viewers pouring into the comments to express their awe. Many described the elephants' behaviour as 'unbelievably sweet' and 'beautiful beyond words.' Some users shared personal experiences with elephants, while others marvelled at their intelligence and emotional depth. A few even admitted the video brought them to tears, while others simply wrote, 'This is love,' and 'Humbling.'
