Elephant greeted vet who cured him 12 years ago

Plai Thang was “on the verge of death” when Maneeon found him and managed to approach him for treatment. The animal was then transferred to a farm in Lampang province, northern Thailand, where it recovered from the infection.

Since then, Plai Thang has managed to regain his territory and his life in Rayong, but he has not forgotten the human who saved him when he was in the last (such is the prodigious memory of these animals).

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This is how the viral photo that has been circulating the web since March of this year was produced, when for the first time in 12 years Plai Thang came into contact with a human being, precisely his friend.

“Plai Thang was very aggressive when we first met. His body was weak and he couldn’t fight other elephants. It took a long time for him to heal, but we realized he was very smart and taking care of himself, ”Maneeon said. .

The doctor explained that “Plai Thang’s sound is very characteristic” and that is why “we remember each other”. The vet shared the viral photo to inspire others to appreciate the work done with these animals.

Elephants are a national emblem of Thailand, and around 3,000 to 4,000 of these animals are believed to inhabit the wilderness.