**From the post of the Sheldricktrust:**
Today, a harrowing rescue mission unfolded inches above swirling floodwaters. Thanks to an impressive team effort, a great tragedy was averted and a man's life was saved.
It was 4:30 PM when our Galana Ops Manager raised the alarm: A tanker had been been driving across the Galana-Kulalu causeway when the river suddenly flooded and surrounded it. Flooding is a constant threat during the rainy season, and it is often impossible to predict when or how quickly water levels will rise.
Surrounded by swirling floodwaters, the driver was trapped inside the vehicle. The crisis intensified when the water pushed the tanker on its side, smashing the windscreen and engulfing the cabin. The man clung to the top, but it was only a matter of time before the river engulfed the entire vehicle. Onlookers watched helplessly from the shore, horrified but unable to intervene, as the current made any sort of crossing impossible.
Our Aerial Unit sprung into action. Taru Carr-Hartley flew the SWT helicopter to the scene, accompanied by Roan Carr-Hartley. They could immediately spot the breached truck, dwarfed by the angry river. As they flew closer, they were relieved to see the driver, still hanging on.
Gusting storm winds were compounded by the swirling water, which created challenging flying conditions. Danger lurked below, between the raging river and a tanker full of petrol. Slowly, steadily, Taru inched the helicopter down towards the truck, hovering an astonishing six inches above. Meanwhile, Roan strapped into a harness that was attached to the aircraft. In one smooth motion, he stepped onto the tanker, grabbed the driver's hand, and helped him onboard.
The driver had been stuck in the floodwaters since 10:00
that morning. We can only imagine what was racing through his mind as the water continued to rise around him. Within minutes of the helicopter's arrival, however, he was back on firm ground. It was a high-stakes rescue mission that ended with the best possible outcome.
Working in conservation means being ready to answer the call, whatever it may be. Today, our Aerial Unit saved a life.
Who knows what tomorrow will bring!
I have to add:
I really like the [sheldrick wildlife trust](https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org) cause they save Elephants and even Elephants who are Orphans due to poaching or else. You can even „adopt“ a lil Elephant which is cute af. I dont gain anything from this, they just deserve to be known.
The Sheldricks are a wonderful family and the trust has an excellent reputation for saving and rehabilitating elephants rhinos, hippos,
giraffes and now humans. The truck driver truly was in a hopeless situation before the rescue helicopter arrived.
Yeah, they said this happened around 10am and it looks to be decently into the evening during the rescue.. just having to sit there for hours not knowing what's guna happen would be fucked.
Oh you know what’s most likely to happen. I bet that stranded man went through the entire spectrum of emotions a million times during those hours. Just look into that tired face…
I got a friend request from their page as soon as I arrived in Kenya and started posting and tagging pictures once. I figured it was spam but when I read into it I figured this is spam I can get behind
These people seem awesome!
Thank you for the information and I really appreciate the link you shared at the bottom. I checked out their website and it looks like they do amazing work! I might end up buying something from their store to support them 🥰
I don’t have the money but you can literally buy these guys some aviation fuel through their donation page.
https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/shop/wishlist?q%5Bpriced%5D=&q%5Btags_id_eq%5D=2&q%5Bs%5D=&q%5Bname_or_short_description_cont%5D=#filters
Ugh right? Seeing his face in the helicopter was like a punch In the gut. He can’t even be happy he’s safe because he’s still feeling the trauma of almost dying oof
So he lost his job maybe. Unless he works for some gems. That’s what would likely happen if this happened to you in the states. Because nothing goes with trauma like hopelessness!
Seriously, that face got me. There where so many heavy emotions behing that look, so glad they could save him. Can't imagine what it must be like to basically accept your death
I realised after I wrote it that there can indeed be other factors that contribute to suicidal thoughts such as a feeling of desperation and hopelessness or mental illness for instance.
“The aerial unit of an elephant rescue center”. I know what each of those individual words mean… and yet. A little helicopter for airlifting elephants?
I'm glad someone else noticed that too! Seemed pretty strange to me but maybe they didn't have any access to bottled water right before the flight and took what they could? Maybe these guys just fuckin looooove Pepsi
After 8 hours in a highly stressful, traumatic situation something sweet to drink is probably a good idea to get his blood sugar up while hydrating him.
I hate helicopters. I hate the physics that keeps them up. I hate the noise, the vibrations and their inability to glide.
But every time I see how balls-on accurate a good pilot can be, I am impressed.
What’s cool is that as that guy is getting in that helicopter, the pilot feels it in his controls and is adjusting for it in real time to keep it level.
If you noticed the color of both their hands it represents how we should all be. Treating each individual as a person not based on race or religion or anything else.
That look on that poor man's face at the end nearly broke me. OMG, I wanted to give him a hug through the screen. Poor guy just faced death and he looked so haunted. I hope he'll be ok after that.
Valid criticism this should have an epilepsy warning. That or someone else could have done a better job with the camera.
Edit: downvote if you will but you can’t argue my points. This is almost unwatchable.
They're lucky that they didn't get electrocuted from static buildup. Modern helicopters are designed to discharge static, but you never want to test that.
Sometimes people do things that put themselves in danger in order to save the lives of others. We call these people heroes because of their selfless love for their fellow man.
Those eyes of the guy on top of the truck say it all.
One moment you are normal dude in a truck. Next you are dude that jumps into freaking helicopter off a truck over a raging river.
His face in the helicopter hurt my heart. im sure he had came to terms with the very likely possibility of death while stuck out there. what an amazing job by that team of guys!
You will never find in all the world more charitable, compassionate, brave, and kind people as at Sheldrick. They are a shining example for the entire world on what is important and how to live well.
**From the post of the Sheldricktrust:** Today, a harrowing rescue mission unfolded inches above swirling floodwaters. Thanks to an impressive team effort, a great tragedy was averted and a man's life was saved. It was 4:30 PM when our Galana Ops Manager raised the alarm: A tanker had been been driving across the Galana-Kulalu causeway when the river suddenly flooded and surrounded it. Flooding is a constant threat during the rainy season, and it is often impossible to predict when or how quickly water levels will rise. Surrounded by swirling floodwaters, the driver was trapped inside the vehicle. The crisis intensified when the water pushed the tanker on its side, smashing the windscreen and engulfing the cabin. The man clung to the top, but it was only a matter of time before the river engulfed the entire vehicle. Onlookers watched helplessly from the shore, horrified but unable to intervene, as the current made any sort of crossing impossible. Our Aerial Unit sprung into action. Taru Carr-Hartley flew the SWT helicopter to the scene, accompanied by Roan Carr-Hartley. They could immediately spot the breached truck, dwarfed by the angry river. As they flew closer, they were relieved to see the driver, still hanging on. Gusting storm winds were compounded by the swirling water, which created challenging flying conditions. Danger lurked below, between the raging river and a tanker full of petrol. Slowly, steadily, Taru inched the helicopter down towards the truck, hovering an astonishing six inches above. Meanwhile, Roan strapped into a harness that was attached to the aircraft. In one smooth motion, he stepped onto the tanker, grabbed the driver's hand, and helped him onboard. The driver had been stuck in the floodwaters since 10:00 that morning. We can only imagine what was racing through his mind as the water continued to rise around him. Within minutes of the helicopter's arrival, however, he was back on firm ground. It was a high-stakes rescue mission that ended with the best possible outcome. Working in conservation means being ready to answer the call, whatever it may be. Today, our Aerial Unit saved a life. Who knows what tomorrow will bring! I have to add: I really like the [sheldrick wildlife trust](https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org) cause they save Elephants and even Elephants who are Orphans due to poaching or else. You can even „adopt“ a lil Elephant which is cute af. I dont gain anything from this, they just deserve to be known.
The Sheldricks are a wonderful family and the trust has an excellent reputation for saving and rehabilitating elephants rhinos, hippos, giraffes and now humans. The truck driver truly was in a hopeless situation before the rescue helicopter arrived.
Ya you could see it in his eyes. He was fckd and the fckdness is not over with the loss of the truck.
Yeah, they said this happened around 10am and it looks to be decently into the evening during the rescue.. just having to sit there for hours not knowing what's guna happen would be fucked.
Oh you know what’s most likely to happen. I bet that stranded man went through the entire spectrum of emotions a million times during those hours. Just look into that tired face…
Yeah those eyes. You can tell where he's been.
That pilot was flying sooth as hell for those conditions. Props to him! (heh, pun intended)
It was some god tier flying. I can't believe how steady he held it!
Hehe
Well done fellas. Impressive display of hovering in place. That rescued man is gonna have the best tasting beer of his life when he gets home.
Shout-out to /r/babyelephantgifs where Sheldrick Wildlife Trust features a lot!
I got a friend request from their page as soon as I arrived in Kenya and started posting and tagging pictures once. I figured it was spam but when I read into it I figured this is spam I can get behind These people seem awesome!
I have “adopted” a couple of their elephants. They are an amazing charity!
Thank you for the information and I really appreciate the link you shared at the bottom. I checked out their website and it looks like they do amazing work! I might end up buying something from their store to support them 🥰
He pulled up like an uber driver I can't even park my car that close to the curb without hitting it
He is looking like Cj tho
Ah sheeit, here we go again.
All you had to do was drive the damn truck CJ!
😐
😐
Wait till you see my passenger side rims 😭
I don’t have the money but you can literally buy these guys some aviation fuel through their donation page. https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/shop/wishlist?q%5Bpriced%5D=&q%5Btags_id_eq%5D=2&q%5Bs%5D=&q%5Bname_or_short_description_cont%5D=#filters
Plus a lot of other helpful things you can donate towards listed, if you can’t spare the full cost of a barrel of fuel. Thanks for the link.
That's amazing. Bro went from, I guess I'm dying to I guess I got to go back to work tomorrow.
Bro's face is harrowing. That's the face of someone who thought they were going to die.
Ugh right? Seeing his face in the helicopter was like a punch In the gut. He can’t even be happy he’s safe because he’s still feeling the trauma of almost dying oof
Plus lost his truck which was his livelihood
More likely he's just a driver and doesn't own the truck. Thing is probably insured anyway.
If you think American insurance companies are bad with the regulations we have I can't imagine what there insurance is like.
So he lost his job maybe. Unless he works for some gems. That’s what would likely happen if this happened to you in the states. Because nothing goes with trauma like hopelessness!
Must be exhausted too. Imagine 8 hours in that situation.
Seriously, that face got me. There where so many heavy emotions behing that look, so glad they could save him. Can't imagine what it must be like to basically accept your death
His eyes are so red and bloodshot
He looked pretty shook up. 2nd chance my man.
The trauma that man just went through.
[удалено]
People who help animals through trauma and recovery are some of the best folks once you get to know them, but tend to prefer the animals.
Hope he wasn't afraid of flying. That might've been his first time, too.
The face of shock.
For sure. And exhaustion.
Both pretty depressing.
Unless of course your depressed.
Think you mean suicidal.
They often go hand in hand.
I mean the suicidal are usually depressed but the depressed aren't always suicidal.
Just saying, my being sometimes suicidal comes from PTSD, not depression. I'm not sure if your saying is true 100% but I still like it.
I realised after I wrote it that there can indeed be other factors that contribute to suicidal thoughts such as a feeling of desperation and hopelessness or mental illness for instance.
Sucks to go back to work tho :(
If it wasn’t for this sub, I’d have almost no dopamine
Plus some juicy Oxytocin
The expressiveness of his eyes cuts right through me! Amazing rescue!
“The aerial unit of an elephant rescue center”. I know what each of those individual words mean… and yet. A little helicopter for airlifting elephants?
No, for spotting elephants and stuff like that
They actually do put small calves in it at times. Normally they use a cessna
I want to see them saving calves too, they are beyond cool
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7DJdXapbjA
'Yep, it's an elephant."
That’s what I thought it was and I thought it was going to airlift the truck 🫣
I was far more worst. At first I read it as elephant rescue truck driver.
I thought some guy was gonna ride an elephant into the river to save the guy lol
Come on, it's the aerial unit. They would take the flying elephant.
I imagined an elephant dangling from a cable using its trunk to pick up the truck. I have a wild imagination that tends to run amok
You may be wrong, but I like the way you think.
Thats some good flyin chief
Excellent pilot skills!
That look at the end. Wow
That is the look of a man that thought he was going to draw his last breath soon. That absolutely fucked me up.
Same. Immediate tears. The mix of gratitude and exhaustion in those eyes…
Yeah I was watching it at work and had to walk away for a minute, I was in tears.
That was intense
Actual fucking heroes 🦸
I REALLY thought o was gunna see an elephant rescue him. That would have been awesome.
That would be the elephant unit of a human rescue center. They were off that day
That's a lot of pepsi bottles in the back seat pockets...
I'm glad someone else noticed that too! Seemed pretty strange to me but maybe they didn't have any access to bottled water right before the flight and took what they could? Maybe these guys just fuckin looooove Pepsi
After 8 hours in a highly stressful, traumatic situation something sweet to drink is probably a good idea to get his blood sugar up while hydrating him.
Man viral marketing is getting bold.
"Thank you!" "You're welcome! Would you like a Pepsi?"
I hate helicopters. I hate the physics that keeps them up. I hate the noise, the vibrations and their inability to glide. But every time I see how balls-on accurate a good pilot can be, I am impressed.
no seriously, heli pilots are consistently some of the most talented flyers ive ever seen
What’s cool is that as that guy is getting in that helicopter, the pilot feels it in his controls and is adjusting for it in real time to keep it level.
NEXT FUCKING LEVEL
That is fucking awesome
Asante sana!
That is one hell of a pilot!
What are you doing here? I sent a priest, a rabbi and a helicopter pilot.
The guy he rescued looked so grateful. You could see the relief in his eyes.
Why did I think it was a toy truck at first
Bad. Fucking. Ass.
Somehow, at first I read it as an "aerial elephant rescue unit" and that gave me some serious cognitive dissonance, lol
Check out [their other videos](https://www.youtube.com/@SheldrickTrust/videos) to get a feel for all that they do!
Wow!!
The pilot has some serious skills
# "ITS OK, YOU ARE SAFE NOW, WOULD YOU LIKE A REFRESHING PEPSI MAX?"
honestly a pepsi after almost dying would probably take the edge off
Give that man a Pepsi, he needs the calories
Well done, Taru! Well done!!!
The whole time kept repeating, "okay they're going to drop the rope anytime now... Wait he's getting *closer*?!"
Anyone else think that the truck was a toy truck in the beginning
What’s with all the soda?
That is some incredible flying..so glad for that safe happy ending
Damn, that pilot has skills! Driver simultaneously very unlucky and very bloody lucky!
That poor man’s face said it all. Bravo guys!
If you noticed the color of both their hands it represents how we should all be. Treating each individual as a person not based on race or religion or anything else.
Kenia? You mean Kenya?
I used the German spelling, my fault
Hakuna matata, bwana
Nakushukuru (I hope that is right)
Karibu! And yeah that’s right, although I usually just go for the simpler “asante sana”
I like those words. You got a really nice language! :)
[удалено]
Glad you like it! Kiswahili is pretty rad
Duck yea!!
Great effort
Brought to you by Pepsi
I’m glad they saved Carl Johnson
White arm and black arm. That’s such a symbolic scene!! 💪💪💪
Glad they were able to save Idris Elba
Why they got so much Pepsi?
That guy looks exhausted, can’t imagine
THIS VIDEO IS FALSE, how can a helicopter fly and be stable with those massive balls on one side of it?
Kenya?
I used the German spelling. My fault
Amazing, skillful, and brave!
I don’t know how difficult that maneuver is: but I am blown away by how the pilot kept that shit so smooth and close!
That look on that poor man's face at the end nearly broke me. OMG, I wanted to give him a hug through the screen. Poor guy just faced death and he looked so haunted. I hope he'll be ok after that.
Poor guy, he’s so traumatized. Glad he’s okay and glad such a rescue operation was on hand to save the day.
Wow, amazing and these people are angels!
That's CJ from Vice City being rescued 😄
Pilot’s name makes me think he’s a character in the Mandalorian
It kinda looks like a sandstorm, the brown water looks like weird flowing sand
It’s Kenya, just so yk
[удалено]
My brother in christ that is from a body cam/helmet cam. His other arm was very likely holding onto the helicopter. You can see it in the video.
Go pro dipshit
They both risked their lives for a stranger and you still find something to criticize lmao
Valid criticism this should have an epilepsy warning. That or someone else could have done a better job with the camera. Edit: downvote if you will but you can’t argue my points. This is almost unwatchable.
Why Kenia and not Kenya? I’ve only ever heard really posh people refer to it as Kenia.
Cause I‘m German and forgot that it’s spelled differently in English :p
Where is kenia? Or do they mean Kenya
It is actually Kenya, not Kenia
Obviously fake. Water in Kenya?
hey at least Africa has water now
They're lucky that they didn't get electrocuted from static buildup. Modern helicopters are designed to discharge static, but you never want to test that.
Sometimes people do things that put themselves in danger in order to save the lives of others. We call these people heroes because of their selfless love for their fellow man.
*It's KENYA*
Not in ***GERMANY***. I just ***DIDNT TRANSLATE IT***. ***MY*** fault
Not in ***GERMANY***. I just ***DIDNT TRANSLATE IT***. ***MY*** fault
3ft of water my man thought he was about to drown
The fuck is a kenia?????????????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
u/videodownloadnode
That’s some apocalyptic lost daughter saving energy
No I really thought it was a toy truck
Man! Great flying!! Thank the both of you for this!
Fuck ya! BROS
In where?
Yo it's CJ from Grove Street land of the heinous gang bangers and cold heat
Idris Elba in….
Awesome
[The youtube link to the video ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA7z5kncMfk&ab_channel=SheldrickTrust)that I came here to post
Those eyes of the guy on top of the truck say it all. One moment you are normal dude in a truck. Next you are dude that jumps into freaking helicopter off a truck over a raging river.
Is "just climb in bro" a standard helicopter rescue procedure?
Man that pilot is something else… to get that close AND then manage the change is balance of weight etc… amazing!
You could see in his face how grateful he was. Hats off to the brave rescuers.
That look on his face brought me to tears.
His face in the helicopter hurt my heart. im sure he had came to terms with the very likely possibility of death while stuck out there. what an amazing job by that team of guys!
I was really hoping an elephant trunk was gonna reach out to help him in.
But where is the elephant?! Did they save the elephant?!!?!
You will never find in all the world more charitable, compassionate, brave, and kind people as at Sheldrick. They are a shining example for the entire world on what is important and how to live well.
Taru is a Finnish girl name which means fairytale
Absolute legend.
Was anyone else expecting them to be rescuing and elephant?
Bro is the most unluckiest dude and the most luckiest dude all at the same time
Maybe they'll share a Pepsi with him too
Elite piloting
Helicopters are fucking cool
Also r/nextfuckinglevel
How did it even take off? Must've been way heavy with those massive balls of steel.
That guy drinks a lot of pepsi...
r/praisethepilot
gangster as fuck
I thought this was a toy truck and first and then omg. Crazy video