Touching Moment Elephant Recognizes The Vet Who Cared For Him 12 Years Ago

In an extremely moving scene, a wild elephant seems to recognize the man that saved his life over a decade ago. An elephant never forgets. Heartwarming moment animal recognises a vet who treated him 12 years before in Thailand.

Doctor Pattarapol arrived to treat the stricken jumbo, which was 'close to death' and contending with a fever, loss of appetite, and swelling on its face, neck and stomach. Plai Thang was also suffering from inflamed eyes, stiff legs and back and anaemia. The frail animal was taken to the Forest Industry Organisation's territory in Lampang province to be treated by staff from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation. He was released several months later after recovering. Earlier this month, Doctor Pattarapol was patrolling the area when he said he recognised the distinctive sound of the elephant he encountered 12 years ago. He beckoned to Plai Thang who reached his trunk out to greet Doctor Pattarapol, making contact with a human for what is believed to be the first time in more than a decade. The vet is certain that Plai Thang recognised him. Earlier this month, Doctor Pattarapol (left) was patrolling the area when he said he recognised the distinctive sound of the elephant he encountered 12 years ago.