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This orangutan saw a man wading in snake-infested water and decided to offer a helping hand
Communist Nincompoop Norks (CNN) ^ | February 7, 2020 | Emma Reynolds (CNN)

Posted on 11/07/2021 12:34:12 AM PDT by Bikkuri

The natural world never fails to surprise us, and this moving encounter between an orangutan and a man in Borneo has melted hearts all over the world.

Amateur photographer Anil Prabhakar captured the fleeting moment, in which one of the Indonesian island's critically endangered apes stretched out its hand to help a man out of snake-infested water.

(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Miscellaneous; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: helpinghand; orangutan
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Prabhakar was on a safari with friends at a conservation forest run by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOS) when he witnessed the scene.
He told CNN: "There was a report of snakes in that area so the warden came over and he's clearing snakes.





(I accidentally ran across this and had to post it. Will bring a warm smile during this insane time.)
1 posted on 11/07/2021 12:34:12 AM PDT by Bikkuri
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2 posted on 11/07/2021 12:34:53 AM PDT by Bikkuri ("Anyone who trusts this government hasn't been paying attention." <Hat tip to DJ Macwow>)
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""I saw an orangutan come very close to him and just offer him his hand."

Prabhakar said it was difficult for the guard to move in the muddy, flowing water. It seemed as if the orangutan was saying "May I help you"? to the man, he said.

"I really wasn't able to click," he said. "I never expected something like that.

"I just grabbed that moment. It was really emotional.""

3 posted on 11/07/2021 12:37:56 AM PDT by Bikkuri ("Anyone who trusts this government hasn't been paying attention." <Hat tip to DJ Macwow>)
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To: Bikkuri

Thank you!


4 posted on 11/07/2021 1:05:04 AM PDT by spirited irish ( )
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To: spirited irish

You are welcome ;)


5 posted on 11/07/2021 1:24:08 AM PDT by Bikkuri ("Anyone who trusts this government hasn't been paying attention." <Hat tip to DJ Macwow>)
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To: Bikkuri

Nice


6 posted on 11/07/2021 1:15:49 AM PST by SaveFerris (The Lord, The Christ and The Messiah: Jesus Christ of Nazareth - http://www.BiblicalJesusChrist.Com/)
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It seemed as if the orangutan was saying "May I help you"? to the man, he said.

Almost perfect bitch slap preparation.

7 posted on 11/07/2021 1:37:55 AM PST by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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The reason CNN posts this but would not if the animal attacked him is because it wants to humanize all animals, who only do violent things against humans because of Republicans not fighting Climate Change.
Likewise,
"Related article: Sandra the orangutan, freed from a zoo after being granted 'personhood,' settles into her new home."

9 posted on 11/07/2021 3:19:02 AM PST by daniel1212 ( Turn to the Lord Jesus as a damned+destitute sinner, trust Him to save + be baptized + follow Him!)
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To: bagster

Lol!!


10 posted on 11/07/2021 3:24:53 AM PST by albie
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To: Bikkuri

It might just be asking for a treat. There’s quite a bit of conjecture in this article.


11 posted on 11/07/2021 3:24:58 AM PST by rightwingcrazy (;-,)
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To: Bikkuri

“Right turn, Clyde.”


12 posted on 11/07/2021 3:25:50 AM PST by nesnah (Infringe - act so as to limit or undermine [something]; encroach on)
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To: Bikkuri

Thank you! I needed this :0)


13 posted on 11/07/2021 4:21:53 AM PST by MissEdie (Be the Light in Someone's Darkness.)
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To: Bikkuri

This photo is a Rorschach test. You can see kindness if you want, as long as you acknowledge you are not using your intellect.

If you do not acknowledge you are not using your intellect and just see kindness, you are part of the reason our side keeps getting defeated by the leftists/Plutocrats.


14 posted on 11/07/2021 4:35:19 AM PST by Gratia
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To: Bikkuri

Very touching, but did the man accept the offered hand?


15 posted on 11/07/2021 4:59:04 AM PST by Will88
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No, because that Orangutan would have torn him to pieces.


16 posted on 11/07/2021 5:49:57 AM PST by abbastanza
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""Related article: Sandra the orangutan, freed from a zoo after being granted 'personhood,' settles into her new home."


Yeah, I saw that ont too.. Thought it would ne something on Babylon Bee.
17 posted on 11/07/2021 11:24:31 AM PST by Bikkuri ("Anyone who trusts this government hasn't been paying attention." <Hat tip to DJ Macwow>)
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To: MissEdie
You're welcome . 😊
18 posted on 11/07/2021 11:25:24 AM PST by Bikkuri ("Anyone who trusts this government hasn't been paying attention." <Hat tip to DJ Macwow>)
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To: Will88

It didn’t say anything (that I saw) in the article. Would have been nice to see if he did take his hand.


19 posted on 11/07/2021 11:26:21 AM PST by Bikkuri ("Anyone who trusts this government hasn't been paying attention." <Hat tip to DJ Macwow>)
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" Yeah, I saw that ont too.. Thought it would ne something on Babylon Bee. "

An "evolution" from Project Nim 1.0

20 posted on 11/07/2021 2:33:50 PM PST by daniel1212 ( Turn to the Lord Jesus as a damned+destitute sinner, trust Him to save + be baptized + follow Him!)
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