The two elephants reunite after more than 20 years in one of the most moving moments the animal kingdom has to offer. Humans think of animals too differently, but it’s a scene that proves just how much we have in common and how similar we really are.
Shirley and Jenny haven’t seen each other in 22 years, but the moment they meet, their tender souls recognize each other. The sight of them welcoming each other after many years has passed has made everyone cry, showing that their love for each other never fades. Despite a lot going on in the 20 years of separation, the two elephants gain the strength to fully enjoy the moment they meet again.
With only touching moments of reunion, these two innocent giants have had their toughest past. For more than 20 years they have been required to perform stunts in circuses with the sole purpose of entertaining those who paid to see them perform inside a small enclosure. Fortunately, it all ended after kind people rescued them.
After being rescued from this sad circus life, Shirley and Jenny were moved to Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. Here they reunite emotionally! Even after many years of separation, the two old friends recognized each other at once, and their reaction surprised the keepers. However, the moment that followed as soon as we entered the field was so beautiful that words cannot describe it.
“After they touched and explored for a few minutes, Shirley began to ROAR , which means Jenny joined immediately,” explained Sanctuary Manager Carol Buckley of the beautiful moment. “The interaction was dramatic, to say the least, as both elephants tried to climb each other and desperately touched the bars. I have never experienced anything close to this emotional depth.”
Watch the emotional moment!