31-Year-Old Elephant Recognizes Vet Who Rescued Him From Close Death 12 Years Ago

31-Year-Old Elephant Recognizes Vet Who Rescued Him From Close Death 12 Years Ago
Courtesy of Dr. Pattarapol Maneeon
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In a heartwarming moment that was caught on camera, a 31-year-old elephant named Plai Thang reached out with his trunk to touch the hand of a veterinarian who treated him 12 years ago.

In March 2021, Dr. Pattarapol Manee was wandering through the wilds in Thailand when he heard an elephant’s call.

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