The Elephants Knew

Sulieman
By Sulieman

THE ELEPHANT'S JOURNEY TO PAY RESPECT, BUT HOW DID THEY KNOW?

This story happened in 2012, but for the ones whom don't know about it

Lawrence Anthony, a legend in South Africa and author of 3 books including the bestseller, The Elephant Whisperer. He bravely rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all over the globe from human atrocities, including the courageous rescue of Baghdad Zoo Animals during US invasion in 2003.

On March 7, 2012 Lawrence Anthony died.  He is remembered and missed by his wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons, and numerous elephants.  

Two days after his passing, the wild elephants showed up at his home led by two large matriarchs.  Separate wild herds arrived in droves to say goodbye to their beloved 'man-friend'.  

A total of 31 elephants had patiently walked over 12 miles to get to his South African House.

​Witnessing this spectacle, humans were obviously in awe not only because of the supreme intelligence and precise timing that these elephants sensed about Lawrence's passing, but also because of the profound memory and emotion the beloved animals evoked in such an organized way:

Walking slowly, for days, making their way in a solemn one-by-one queue from their habitat to his house.  Lawrence 's wife, Francoise, was especially touched, knowing that the elephants had not been to his house prior to that day for well over 3 years! 

But yet they knew where they were going. The elephants obviously wanted to pay their deep respects, honoring their friend who'd saved their lives - so much respect that they stayed for 2 days 2 nights without eating anything.  

Then one morning, they left, making their long journey back home. 

SOMETHING IN THE UNIVERSE IS GREATER AND DEEPER THAN HUMAN INTELLIGENCE.

IN GOD WE TRUST

By mast kalandar• 27 Oct 2013 14:24
mast kalandar

Thanks for sharing Sulie bhai I think animals are more true, faithful and dependable creature to there masters then we human beings

By Sulieman• 24 Oct 2013 15:17
Sulieman

Janneeyy Fine as well ,, Hamdulilah :O)

Zafirah ,, You sensitve gal :p

Rizks ,, Go out of here, we just have Elephant sauce

By Janneeyy03• 24 Oct 2013 10:44
Janneeyy03

hmm, barbecue sauce. :)

By zafirah• 24 Oct 2013 10:44
zafirah

heart warming... tfs...

By Rizks• 24 Oct 2013 10:30
Rizks

Chilli sauce then ?

By Janneeyy03• 24 Oct 2013 10:22
Janneeyy03

Sulie, I am very fine Alhamdulilah. And How are you?

And Rizks, i don't like tomato sauce :(

By Rizks• 24 Oct 2013 09:20
Rizks

if not source, atleast pass some tomato sauce plz ? :(

By Sulieman• 24 Oct 2013 09:16
Sulieman

Janneeyy ,, Lols ,, No sources I make up this story :p

BTW How are you?

By Janneeyy03• 24 Oct 2013 09:07
Janneeyy03

Source pls?

ahaha im kidding..

TFS

By Sulieman• 23 Oct 2013 15:58
Rating: 2/5
Sulieman

Thank LLR and mariaelizabeth

And LLR for sure you can copy :)

By mariaelizabeth• 23 Oct 2013 12:42
mariaelizabeth

this is so heartwarmng...having goosebumps out of good feeling reading this

By landloverreview• 23 Oct 2013 12:29
landloverreview

Allow me to copy. :) thanks.

By landloverreview• 23 Oct 2013 12:13
Rating: 4/5
landloverreview

Such an inspiration.. Some people say heart just pumps the blood.. but I don't know how do they define feelings, emotions, love, cosmic invisible connection between true lovers, family members. :) they just are not some chemical reactions.

Thanks for Sharing dear. :)

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