‘Life ain’t so bad after all ': Orphaned animals are rescued and taken to safety in a helicopter by a group of volunteers, and people on the internet praise their work

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Giuliana Tiscioni • Writer
Oct 30, 2026 7:30 AM EDT

A non-profit organization in Kenya rescues orphaned baby animals

It's amazing to see people dedicating themselves to rescuing and taking care of the most defenseless creatures, and that definitely gives us back a little bit of faith in humanity! 

Each life on the planet matters, even the ones that are too small or too hidden for us to see. Animals are the only creatures on the planet that are completely innocent, and oftentimes are defenseless against human advances. They try to defend themselves as best as they can, and even though many of them are strong, they can't always face the bad humans chasing them. Yet, not all humans are bad. Many of them actually care deeply about these poor creatures' lives. They are subjected to many dangers, not only human action, so these kindhearted people take it as their responsibility to care for them and protect them. 

Baby animals, especially, are particularly vulnerable. They are really dependent on their mothers when they are first born, just like us humans. But sometimes, because of different factors, a baby can find itself left alone in the wild, and their chances of survival are threatened. In cases like that, there are people who find them, take care of them, and help them grow strong and healthy to send them back into their natural habitat. 

Here you have a handful of photos of some rescues, and some of the comments from people who are grateful for what they do! 

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  • A few of the hundreds of little passengers we've flown over the years, each an orphan in need of a helping hand and a second chance at life.

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  • Standard_Big_9000 I'm used to heights, but this is crazy- --The giraffe probably
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  • HermioneJane611 OMG... this is so wonderful! I just looked up the name embroidered on the guy's clothes, and this is the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya! They're a wildlife conservation and rescue nonprofit (founded in 1977), and are particularly famous for rescuing orphaned baby elephants and raising them with the ultimate goal of returning them to the wild. HEROES!
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  • jackson12420 I wish I could do something like this with my life. I don't even know where to start.
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  • I know that we all would love to leave everything behind and spend our days and weeks rescuing animals and helping them have a better life, but sadly, not all of us can quit our day jobs and run to the wild to rescue baby elephants. It would be the cutest thing in the world, and one of the best jobs, but it's not in everybody's realm of possibility. Still, there are always things we can do to help! We can help rescue animals locally; we can donate to a nonprofit that destines funds to rescue and rehabilitate animals; we can volunteer at our closest animal shelter as well! They always need an extra pair of hands, and no matter how little, it's always a difference that we can make. 

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  • KayAppleAhr The wee little bottle feed baby stole my heart
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  • YouCantArgueWithThis See? This is "a real man". Kind, compassionate, caring. Is this so hard?
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  • Major-Check-1953 That is true masculinity. Not that alpha male bulls you see advertised everywhere. Real strength is caring for those most vulnerable.
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  • Xaxth Sheldrick trust! I send them money every year they do such incredible work. If you're able to definitely support them!
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  • Wildlife should always be protected, and animals should always have a safe place to be when their normal life seems threatened. We are really grateful that there are people out there who are willing to use their resources, their time, and their money to help all wildlife out there, no matter how small or big the animal may be. I t doesn't matter if we're talking about the biggest of elephants or the smallest of bees. They and all animals in between are valuable to the world and have their little grain of sand to add to the balance of the ecosystem. 

    We all live on this planet, and we all should do something to take care of it and protect it. It's the only planet we'll ever have, and even in a few hundred years, when we are no longer here, our descendants will be, and they also deserve to have a beautiful world to live in, full of plants and spirited animals to keep them company. 

  • katgarden353 The only flight where I'd gladly accept zero legroom and a row full of tiny chaos.
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  • 11th_Division_Grows For those attracted to men, this has to be one of the hottest things to watch a guy do right?
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  • futureman07 Im guessing sign up for some sort of out of the country humanitarian mission
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  • drumguy007 Got sand in my eyes or something here....
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  • SignificantBar741 wow, life ain't so bad after all
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  • LizzixD This what you cal a real humen whit empathy. He a real hero
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