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Video: First Steps to Freedom

The story of each elephant here at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil is unique and, when we stop to look back, the work that each individual has done to heal is awe-inspiring. Elephants are remarkable in their power to overcome past challenges and understand the opportunities their new lives hold for them. In that spirit, we wanted to share some important “firsts” for our residents here, both past and present. Those first steps into sanctuary, their first touches, and their instinctive sense of safety once they arrive: these are important reminders of the power of freedom and choice, and how true it is that sanctuary heals.

Comments(29)

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    Nancy HartGold says

    beautiful

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    Pam Knaggs says

    My eyes are leaking! Thank you for posting and for all of the wonderful things you do for God’s creatures. Happy 4th of July from Arkansas!

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    Ellen Bollinger says

    Wow..so beautiful

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    Alana says

    Great video, I watched it twice & will probably watch it again. Thanks.

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    wiredtolive says

    Beautiful. ♡

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    Nicole says

    I absolutely l love, love, love this video! Thank you for making it!

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      Kat Blais says

      It was actually a lot of fun going back and watching all of the old clips. It’s always nice to be reminded of just how far they have all come.

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    Bella says

    OK. I JUST put my mascara on and now I have to reapply. Between the menopause and this beautiful video I’m a blubbering mess. But what a lovely tribute to all the sweet ladies

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      Kat Blais says

      sorry for the extra work but glad you loved it

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    Kenneth B. Newman says

    Can WE nominate this video for an OSCAR !!!! That was a beautiful piece of work !!!!!! Lots of TLC being given by ALL who live there………

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    Nanette says

    Amazing video. Thanks and God Bless you.

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    Nanette says

    Amazing video. Thanks and God Bless you. I look forward to all you post.

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    Patricia Richardson says

    I, too, am in tears and smiles! Thank you for this beautiful replay of these beautiful ladies and what you all have given them! Our lives are larger and so much better knowing the love and care you all give, and the freedom of life and joy they now know and have each full day!

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    Sharon says

    Oh wow !! Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing these beautiful videos, thank you for all that you do xxx

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    Lane says

    Just fabulous.

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    Wim says

    Overwhelming beautiful scenes how wonderful to look back and forth.
    What a magnificent individuals they are each one of the girls. Finally getting their lives back again. 👏🐘❤️

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    Nancy Shaw says

    Made me smile and LOL

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    June Ross says

    Wonderful video! Thank you so much for doing and posting. The memories are amazing! Thank you/Thank you!!

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    June Ross says

    Wonderful video! Thank you so much for doing and posting. The memories are amazing! Thank you/Thank you!!

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    Dianna says

    Boy you sure know how to make a girl cry, of course happy tears. A few sad ones too, for Guida & Ramba

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    Katie Howard says

    Amazing transformations – all of them! The pond blob…the nose dive into the dirt pile on arriving…the So-needed hose down from Scott…the three amigos…Sanctuary!!! ❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️…. Thank you for this video! Tears are flowing. Happy/Sad.

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    Carey says

    A wonderful record

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    Sandi Paquet says

    Thank you so much for that great video! So happy to see a lot of the residents there, both old and new. You guys are great, you take such good care of these elephants and you share that with us.

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    JoAnn Merriman-Eaton says

    Wonderful to review review these firsts. The healing power of sanctuary is truly amazing. Thank you for putting this video together GSE.

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    Charlotte Hansen says

    So beautiful!! I’m crying my eyes out!

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    SHEILA says

    I ALWAYS GET SO EXCITED TO SEE THE ENTIRE🐘 RESCUE JOURNEY👍 ITS ALWAYS SO INTERESTING. DAY BY DAY AND EVEN MORESO WHE THE CRATE IS SET DOWN OFF THE TRUCK AND THE CRATE🚃🚚 DOOR OPENED NEXT TO THE WELCOME CORRAL WITH THE NICE BIG SAND 🗻PILE! THE PALMS! AND THE OTHER TREATS! AND JUST TO SEE THE LADIES SNIFF THE AIR TO KNOW THEY ARE NOT ALONE THE TREES AND GRASS WILL BE SO EXCITING👍
    THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE REMINDER VUDEOS OF EACH OF THE❤️ LADIES🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘ARRIVALS❤️

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    Anita Janusz-Wong says

    Awwwwww….these are the best moments! Unforgettable!! So so emotional and beautiful. Thank you!!

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    Bonnie says

    sorry for being so late to comment but this was great and the music was good for this video freedom is an amazing thing

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    Rachel says

    Wow – spiritually uplifting. I’m just catching up due to having a 5-year old grandson visiting for two weeks, so this serene and peaceful video has given me a respite for a few minutes 😄. Will definitely watch again soon. These memories are special indeed. ❤️

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