Khum Min the elephant set free (see the chains removed) 

That,,,made me cry. No elephant on planet earth should ever be chained. EVER. People who do this should be put in chains for a month and see how they feel.

In my older age, I have begun to petition and advocate on behalf of protecting wildlife. Each day I feel an urge to pack up my bags and join those who rescue animals.

The way he touched his leg when the first chain was removed, literally made me cry. As if he couldn’t believe it.

Follows the man who released him from the cruel chains....I just melted 💗

He was so trusting and almost smiling when they were taking his chains off. Animals are too good for most humans.

It's interesting that the elephant could've broken those chains at any time, as they often unintentionally do when frightened. But they've been chained for so long they assume that since they couldn't break them as calf, they are perceived as unbreakable as an adult. This is why the locals can keep the original weaker chains on them for life. It's the same with how the African tribes tie their elephants up with very thin rope. A sad observation is that the thinner the chain or rope used, the younger the calf was when captured. Sadder still when one remembers that elephants are only slightly below humans in terms of long and short term memory, facial recognition, problem solving, physical articulation, vocabulary recognition (human vocabulary!) and other measures of intelligence. They have complex emotions, play for amusement, cry when sad and in pain, create and visit their own graveyards, create and use tools, and show concern for their herd and for other animals' wellbeing. (You may have seen the RU-vid vids showing them saving overturned turtles from dying, and protecting wildebeest calves from predators.) They not only have distinct verbal language, they also have verbal accents (dialects) that vary from herd to herd. I'm sorry for prattling on, but something that beautiful should never be chained.

How can you not cry as he is released! He can finally walk away from his chains!

This beautiful sight never ever gets old...what a wonderful thing these people do

We ARE waking up to the errors we have made with nature's wonderful gifts to us. Fair Farren, Khum Min. May the rest of your life be free and peaceful.

I'm happy they set him free he's so adorable and a friendly giant, sacred animal in the spiritual world, Jai Guru Dev.🙏❤️

U see how he rubbed his foot when the first chain came off an stepped forward and your gonna tell me animals don't have emotions or arnt aware ? These animals are so very beautiful an deserve life♡

I just had a big old smile on my face as I saw that beautiful majestic creature finally released god bless these people

Thank you to all the people who help elephants

Love how he straight follows the dude who set him free.

Aww, when his mouth drop open when he realized the chains were being removed, so touching!

The most gentle giants....I’m so thankful this sweetheart is free😭

This should have never been in such a life 😥 Thank you so much for freeing him..God Bless and Enjoy Your New Beginning ❤️🐘 Such a beautiful place for a beautiful animal

Thank you. Thank you for doing this for him. Khum Min, be free, be an elephant, be happy!

This makes my heart soar like an eagle 😊😊😊

I hope he finds joy. And a herd to be at peace.

This really made me cry, This magnificent creature should never have been put in chains it is criminal.

This made my day even with the video being 10 years old. Much respect to all who contributed to the freedom of this beautiful animal.

Thank for liberating the sweet elefant . NO creature should be caged or confined. have a nice day.

So wonderful to see the chains off ,so moving ! Just wonderful.

Very fortunate gentle elephant ❤❤❤ May you stay healthy and live long!! Respect to all !

That was heartwarming to watch 😊 I can't imagine the elephants' thought processing at that moment ❤

May all magnificent creatures be free. Away from any cruelty and lives in harmony. I still hope and wish for their freedom. ❤❤❤

This makes my heart very happy what a beautiful sight!!!!!!❤️

What a beautiful majestic Elephant 🐘 so glad he's free 🐘

Thank you for setting this beautiful creature free !

Such a trusting and nice elephant!! He deserves to be free and have a good life.

What a beautiful elephant!

Once again compassion and love shine bright, thank you 🙂

when he touched his leg to see if the chain was really off makes one cry

Just awesome. Elephants get miss treated alot, but are some of the most amazing creatures in the word. Better than us for certain. Beautiful moment

He is smiling. How sweet is that. Thanks to all those wonderful people.

There are a lot of good caring people out there, thanks for removing those chains. Good job.

You did a wonderful job by setting this magnificent creature free from boundations

THE LOVE FOR ALL LIVING CREATURES IS THE MOST NOBLE ATTRIBUTE OF MAN- CHARLES DARWIN

I was so glad to see those chains come off. Elephants are very smart and funny animals!

You can see tears in his eyes. Wish him well.

It's so good we have changed the way we do things! How great a gift for the ellie! Bless you and thank you!

Have a good life, Khum Min, I'm so happy for you! 🤗❤️

The tears of this magnificent beast made me cry. I pray for a long happy life

Bless you for freeing This Magnificent animal. He is so beautiful!

Free at last, I pray for the day all elephants are free! God did not make elephants to be slaves to humans, they have suffered for many years. My heart sings as elephant by elephant is freed.

354 pouchers gave this video a thumbs down shame on you these are majestic. Animals who deserve to be free.

His eyes made mine run! Bless this big boys heart ❤ ALL ellies should be free!!!

Wow he follows the man that took off the chains. That was beautiful. Praise God for these people who Rescue these magnificent intelligent creatures. It shows the the evil and good in the World. So happy he is free!

What a Beautiful story! Thank you for sharing it! it truly is heartbreaking to hear how people can be so abusive to God's creation.

Beautiful sight to behold. Never should humans treat animals like this. I’m not an emotional bloke but the sight of her walking away got me.

Thank you for the kind-hearted people especially the westerners who have the hearts for the wild animals.

Thank you so much relief for bad life from the elephant 🐘 this 🐘 life happy life now thank you very much 🙏your service kindly service 👌👍🙏

The chains are off but it still follows quietly behind the mahout. Some chains are difficult to unlock.

Thank you for rescuing all these abused elephants.

What a magnificently noble creature. He immediately felt when the first chains were removed from his right foot and verified it by feeling that spot with his trunk.

You are such a great human being...thank you for saving a life..not enough thankful..

How could anyone put such a beautiful, gentle and intelligent creature in chains.? Barbaric They always have times when it looks like they are crying

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Beautiful stuff, but why would people thumbs down 👎 something so beautiful?

poor elephant, we shall save them, not use them to dead. So nice LOVE TO THE FREDDOM HAPPY ELEPHANT

Am so happy, & I think our Friend the Elephant is! I love Elephants! 🐘❤❤❤❤😍🇬🇧

did they not notice that the cord around his neck was getting too tight and should be loosened or better yet taken off entirely...?

It's such a beautiful sight to see him off d chains.Humans who chain such innocent souls must be chained n let to live such life.god bless your entire team

So the elephant goes off following his owner. There was no mark on the ankles from supposed years of wearing a chain. This was fluff for tourists and a way to make some money. But the elephant at least looks well fed and not abused, so that is something.

So good to see that elephant go free.❤️

Break the chains, cages, fences, and walls!

This majestic, beautiful elephant should never have been chained. It’s missed out on a lifetime of freedom. So sad x

and they do this for the tourists; how many times a month?

Oh my gosh how wonderful is this 💗

Sketchy af why didn’t they remove the chains when they “rescued “ him ? They really waited to film a video ..

I love the way the lady gives the elephant a reassuring touch while the chains come off.

I am also wanting to know, what about the wire around his neck???? But it's wonderful to not have the chains. It's awesome how he turns to follow the man that removed his chains ❤❤❤

We are 2 october 2021 It's so wonderfull Thank you for sharing 💛👍

What about the tight wire around its neck? It looks just as uncomfortable as the chains, if not worse!

Love ❤️ for that beautiful creature. And apologizes for what humankind made you endure 😢😭

That’s awesome almost make me cry this is how life should be live and let live amazing

freedom! 🐘

Incredible moment

Unchain these 🐘! Set them free!🐘

That makes me cry happy tears rose a beautiful animal free at last.😀🤟❤

Thank you so much for sharing 🐘❤

I've been an Elephant activist since childhood when I witnessed a chained Elephant at a Circus. This wonderful creature was not set free, it was regathered within hours. Don't pay Mahoots for anything

Beautiful thankyou he should have been free for life so amazing x ❤

How absolutely wonderful!! Captivaty is a terrible thing no matter how you look at it! Long life, you beauty!!👍🏻😀

Elephants are intelligent...he seems to know that he is going to be set free....now a happy being.

They take the chain off & the elephant has a look on his face like...yeah they do this twice a week every time the tourists come....this is the bit where I walk off to the trees....

It looks like he had cried a lot. It is so moving, makes me cry.

I just saw the sticks they were carrying. I would have thought They Wouldn't Use Sticks" Didn't like that. I was thinking of donating but I don't like that they have sticks. It wasn't explained. I thought they were Free, Freedom means no "Sticks"

Absolute bloody joy ! I hope ! Can’t speak or understand Elephant, need to take the bell off also , then he might remember what he was put on this earth to be xx

And everyone is crying. Including the elephant. And me. lol

😭How touching. The sweet soul is free. ❤

He understands everything. They always do.

May God bless you all❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

Humans chain them, then humans un-chain them, then humans clap. O yeah we are so human, feel so good.

To see where his tears are! Powerful!❤

Love to see you in freedom buddy .Thank you all💕💕🙏

WHY does he have cow bells on??? take the dam noisy things off , he has a ma hot to take care of him,so he don't get electrickfied

Just magic. Beautiful.

The rain at the time the chains came off is a good sign, blessing or good omen. Enjoy a happy retirement.