Elephant Rescue: Welcome Home, Dok Koon! - ElephantNews
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Dok Koon was employed in the logging industry, and tragically, during this time, a log slipped from the chains and rolled onto her leg, breaking her ankle. Despite her injury, she was then moved into the elephant riding industry to service tourists.
Upon receiving information about her dire condition, our founder Lek Chailert and the team immediately mobilized to release her from her suffering.
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, our team rescued Dok Koon from Surin province in Eastern Thailand. After an arduous journey of 27 hours, Dok Koon finally arrived at her new home in Elephant Nature Park. The soaring temperatures reached 40°C during the journey, and our veterinarian and rescue team provided plenty of food and water to keep Dok Koon hydrated. Thanks to our custom-built truck, Dok Koon was able to enjoy the cooling water from the onboard sprinkler system.
Upon arrival at ENP, Dok Koon was greeted by a welcoming committee of our resident rescued herd, who let out loud trumpets and welcoming rumbles to their newly rescued friend.
Dok Koon quickly settled into her new sanctuary life, free from harm, enjoying a refreshing swim followed by a mud bath. Her new life begins now!
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Nothing beats seeing the herd running to greet a newcomer.
@suzanneflowers2230
15 күн бұрын
Agree!
@sofaloafable
15 күн бұрын
I know! I started tearing up. It's like they are saying..."Welcome! You're going to love it here!"
@HOLLASOUNDSMUSIC
15 күн бұрын
Seeing humans make the effort to care for this Elephant and bring her to a family of Elephants is what nothing beats.
@CharladyOne
13 күн бұрын
I agree, how sweet the other elephants were! Teared me up a bit.
@user-yn7zt8nv3b
11 күн бұрын
Very true!!
*_At last she is home and free, thanks to your wonderful dedication and love ..._*
@geraldinenolan6312
13 күн бұрын
On my own.
@jane---489
13 күн бұрын
@@geraldinenolan6312 *_What are you on about ..._*
Thank you for saving them and loving them. They all deserve respect, friendship and freedom.
Free at last. Thanks to all of you for helping that magnificent pachyderm. She'll heal soon.
Makes my heart so happy to see Chana and her family come to greet Auntie Dokkoon. Such a beautiful sight to see!
its like the welcome committee is saying "welcome to the happy place!"
@SophieMia806
15 күн бұрын
Your comment reminded me of the KZread channel Takis Shelter, in Greece. He rescues animals, mostly dogs, but he also rescues cats, goats, birds, etc. It's amazing to see the positive transformations the animals he saves make once they enter his shelter, and receive love, care, food, shelter, safety, and security with Takis, his volunteers, and all the other animal friends they make while there. The sad part is, though, is that he has SO MANY dogs, and not enough adopters. I think this channel and Takis Shelter are my two favorite channels on KZread, for the wonderful and selfless work they all do to rescue, protect, and care for all these magnificent animals. ❤
@beatricecallan
15 күн бұрын
@@SophieMia806 So true!!
@Bella-zh1me
9 күн бұрын
Love your comment❤️
@mariannebowman6114
9 күн бұрын
Welcome home
Thank you for ALL you do for these Elephants!! ❤️🐘❤🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘
@sherrybell1616
15 күн бұрын
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Even the babies are happy to see her!. Welcome home Dok Koon. From now on all you will know is love.
Precious Dok Koon, there’s no better welcoming committee than the one provided by other sweet ellies. 💖🐘
Our hearts weep and cheer at every new rescue like Dok Koon's coming home at ENP. Bless you all, thank you!
Respect to this man. Knowing he could no longer care for elephant and found someone who could. A kind heart. ♥️👍
@Go-tee71
15 күн бұрын
It's clear you didn't read the description box...
@micdaniel6787
15 күн бұрын
@@Go-tee71You don’t have to be unkind. Rudeness should not be normalized.
@irenebaldwin8933
11 күн бұрын
@@Go-tee71 You are mistaken, that's okay tho. Everyone makes mistakes. 😑
@pkrmkn31
10 күн бұрын
@@Go-tee71 its clear you didn't watch the video little man...
@isabelc2131
7 күн бұрын
The animal was ABUSED all her life. Respect for WHAT!?
Finally doing what elephants are supposed to do. And that welcome... priceless
I'm so happy she has finally come home where she is safe and taken care of. Thank you Lek and to all the rescuers.
Knowing a rescued elephant's back story prior to the rescue is truly painful and heartbreaking, but knowing that they are now at the beginning of a new and far happier life is so relieving. So happy that she is truly home now, with a family who awaits her coming and kind-hearted humans who never want to hurt her. God Bless You, Dok Koon. Thank you, Lek and ENP! May God Bless all your endeavors and mission.❤🐘❤
Thank you to everyone for saving Dok Koon and taking good care of her for the rest of her life.🙏🙏
Respect for the Individual trying to save her - and reaching out to this blessed rescue
@1pipandgoose
12 күн бұрын
Wasn't he the owner that used her up?
@veroniqueboulvard6315
11 күн бұрын
@@1pipandgooseof course he was... And he was wearing a huge necklace of elefant bones (not ivory) with an amount of amulets...
@veroniqueboulvard6315
11 күн бұрын
@@1pipandgoose wealthy...
@1pipandgoose
11 күн бұрын
@@veroniqueboulvard6315 Oh that's horrible!
@weskelly4538
7 күн бұрын
@@veroniqueboulvard6315I saw that as well. He spoke with an arrogance about him that screamed ‘I don’t wanna deal with her anymore’. At least she’s in a way better place now tho ❤
If only all humans were as caring and loving as Lek Chailert, what a wonderful world it would be.
You know what they are saying?you're home, you're safe, and you're loved.. Welcome to you forever home ❤❤❤
Safe and sound now. Thank you for sharing this wonderful moment with us.💝💝💝
I just love the welcoming committee 😀❤🐘
I'm so grateful this rescue foundation can help. It breaks my heart when any animal has to suffer. Thank you to all the volunteers
It's heartwarming to see the herd greeting a newcomer. They are always so excited to make new friends 🧡
I love how they stopped along the journey to get her fresh food.
I feel so compelled to watch these beautiful rescues. Welcome HOME Dok Koon!
It's like they've been waiting for her her whole life 💕💞💕💞
Thank you to the old owner for being honest enough to recognise that you couldn’t be responsible for her anymore and calling the sanctuary for help. She deserves so much more…. The sanctuary can provide that. They are truly amazing people.
@wasyertakeawaythaturmadeofcorn
14 күн бұрын
Are you serious? What's wrong with you thanking that man? He got rid of her because she was finally of no use to him. He abused her and used her up. How dare you thank him after what he's done. You are extremely misguided and delusional. And all those thumbs up. I know many of you are completely mindless but this take the cake. Phuket up.
How beautiful, all the caretakers, thank you.
¡Maravilloso rescate! ¡Larga vida a Dok Koon! 💞💞💞
Poor little one, you've come to the right place! 🙏🐘 Be happy, free, play with your friends who have been "waiting" for you! Thanks for ESO and for all ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Free at last in paradise. Welcome home Dok Koon! Thankyou Lek and the team❤❤
Magnificently BEAUTIFUL. Tears of joy came to my eyes.God bless these gorgeous creatures 🐘 & their SO GOOD wonderful carers forever. LOVE LOVEEEEE ❤️❤️❤️!!!
And another beautiful being finds safe haven and love at ENP, with a chorus of joyous new friends to welcome here home. Thank you thank you thank you - I weep with every being who experiences your help and love.
Dear old soul got a wonderful welcome. Safe now. Thank you Bless you all
I don't understand how any human could ride an elephant at all, let alone one with an obvious injury. Thank you to ENP for giving her the rest of her life, in love and freedom ❤️
@liliasgordon3565
7 күн бұрын
I had a colleague who was going on holiday to that neck of the woods and I asked her not to ride elephants when she was in Thailand - she rudely told me to mind my own business. That is a sad testament to the "entitled" tourist types that go to these places and I am sure I have seen videos from ENP where tourists torment the Ellie's as they ride down the river. Selfish gits the lot of them! 😡💔🏴
The music, the story, the elephant😢 may she blossom in this wonderful place. I loved her welcoming commitee. Thank you ENP. ❤❤❤❤❤
It’s amazing to see all the other elephants running over to see the new one
It is so interesting to see how the elephants communicate with each other. Such a sad thing that they are treated so badly by some people.
So greatful that Dok Koons precious owner loved her enough to let her to go to sanctuary 🙏 For all that you have served endured and survived, Dok Koon, may you live out your days with peace comfort and love 💕 We love and thank you all at ENP!
@journeywithnichole986
16 күн бұрын
I wouldn’t call the owner “precious .” He is just disposing of an animal that is of no use to him anymore. He will get more elephants and do the same. Thankfully she is in a place where she can heal from a life of trauma.
What a beautiful, stunning being. Brought a tear of joy to my eyes seeing the happy ending. Priceless 🤗🤗🤗
Ty for continuing this beautiful story of hope, resilience, love, and healing! I am so happy to witness the beginning of her healing in life! She so deserves the best life ever and I am sure you are providing it! Ty for the wonderful life purpose you all have. I am in awe of all the elephants and all the carers!
Oh, such a warm welcome. 🤗🐘💖 Bless you all for saving another beautiful soul. 💕🙏💝
🎉🎉🎉 so nice to have an owner hand an elephant over. Ideally, it will happen sooner for them. Thank you rockstars for your honorable work. She is magnificent and deserves the freedom❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
That is the loveliest sound in the world to hear those elephants welcoming DK to her new home. If only all could be free. Bless them all
Elephant should never be used to ride on or to be used for work especially heavy logs I'm so grateful but she doesn't have to do that stuff anymore and that she's reunited with her family that she's free God did not make elephants for these kind of things❤ thank you for your kindness and your compassion
❤ I just love how the other elephants rush to welcome her, telling she's free, safe and loved here, and she can start to heal. Another cracking good video thanks 🖤😎👍
There is something about seeing that truck rolling down the road that brings me to tears ❤
Grandma elephant has had a hard life. Here's to hoping her final years are spent in comfort, surrounded by new friends who love her.
The joy at watching this beautiful elephant get to do those natural behaviors, and soak in that water has my heart singing! Finally .... Finally, free to just be an elephant! God bless you all, and bless the herd! They welcomed her with open trunks! 😊😊
Mummy Lek is here sweet elephant. Your now safe ❤
Thank you saving this poor girl . ❤
God bless you all for your kindness ❣️
Wonderful Greetings! Welcome home Darling Dok Koon!! Thank you to everyone involved 👏👏👏👏 ❤️🐘❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
I donate what I can to you all. I was asked once (this was a while ago..) why? Why do I give money to a place that's halfway around the world to help elephants, which I will likely never see outside a zoo - since I will NOT go to any circus that uses animals - THIS. This is why. 💚🐘💚
@Bella-zh1me
15 күн бұрын
Thank you.❤
@user-bn3sf4rf5s
9 күн бұрын
Circus is a horrible thing
@mariannebowman6114
9 күн бұрын
Amen
@liliasgordon3565
7 күн бұрын
Well said 👍 and I wholeheartedly agree with every sentiment. Love from Scotland ❤️🏴
@brendarolph-teisan4085
4 күн бұрын
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Welcome home lovely. Don't worry, the world is on your side now. Bless you.
Thank you all. Many blessings to each and every one who helped on this journey.
What a beautiful-happy scene! LOVE IT!
tears of happiness for her 😢😢😢
@NSGca
16 күн бұрын
My friend you're not alone. Tears of joy came down my face. At 63yrs old I feel like a happy go lucky child.
Dok Koon must think she is in paradise!
@beatricecallan
15 күн бұрын
And she is….in paradise on earth!! ❤
They do love the water and their mud baths! 🐘😍🙏🥰👏🏠
thank u for rescuing him!!
Elephants 🐘 🐘 🐘 🐘!!!! ❤❤❤❤Thank you ALL in Thailand helping these elephants! Thank you ALL!
Dok Koon is free!!!!Yahoo!!!!!Thank you for what you do! :)
Dok Koon, enjoy your new life at ENP. You were super lucky to be offered a second chance at life. ENP is the best place fou you to spend the rest of your life. Lek and her wonderful staff will take care of your needs in a very caring and compassionate way. Have fun and make a lot of friends!!!!🥰🐘🍀🌟♥️🙏🏻🏡
Mother Nature never stops Amazing me 🙏💟
Thanks to all involved!!❤
It looks like someone made some new friends today 🤗 I hope she is feeling better soon. Thank you all for all of your kindness and help! ❤❤❤
Incredibly beautiful ❤
❤Freedom and now has family and friends❤
@judydarwin4342
16 күн бұрын
And the world will.know her story, ty Lek and others🙏
Elephants are the best 💕🐘💕
@PSNization
14 күн бұрын
Those people who tortured this elephant are the worst.
@lilym2432
14 күн бұрын
@@PSNization 💯 agree
What a lovely welcoming!
God bless u for rescuing her 🙏
Sweetness. 💚
아름다운 환영회 😢 감사합니다 렉과 팀❤ 기부자들과 자원봉사자분들 💜
Danke 💖
Beautiful
Welcome beatiful ❤ Iove forever
God smiles there.
@piperatthegatesofdawn
16 күн бұрын
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@shannon222ish
16 күн бұрын
Amen 🙏🐘❤️
@m.h.6499
15 күн бұрын
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She can live the rest of her life in freedom with loving friends around her. Thank you! ❤❤🐘
She looks bewildered. A few days to adjust to her new safe environment then we’ll see her shine.
Wonderful!!!!!!! Thank you!
Isn’t it wonderful the herd is so welcoming. Humans can take note.
It should be illegal for them to use the elephants for logging I pray someone steps in and stops this so cruel
💋🐘 Thank you❣️
ENP does an excellent job rescuing these Elephants to begin a new life!
The people who rescue elephants are angels
What a beautiful welcoming committee!! Bless you all!
THANK YOU for helping precious elephants
A good man to recognize when he needs help with his elephant. It made my day to see her in the river.
When she was in the river I swear she was smiling just like this ☺️
Thank you for saving her, God bless these animals
I can't say God bless you enough. This is how we are to care for His creatures.
Thank you to all involved 🙏💖
What a sensational welcome 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍. Cheers Rosemary Western Australia 73yrs
Thank you for this beautiful animals Freedom! 🐘
Thank you to ALL involved in the rescue❤
Just look at all the other elephants coming to greet her. That is absolutely amazing and so very sweet.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Beautiful. Heroes of our time!
Thank you❤ respect All of you...
Acts of Humanity like this helps to restore your faith in Mankind. Respect to all those involved and those that reached out for help. GrandMama is Home, she will now heal, make new friends and live out the rest of her years in a caring loving environment. Onwards and Upwards Dok Koon now is your time.
A very big warm welcome. ❤