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Chimpanzee Rushes Into Rescuer's Arms in Viral Reunion Video

The emotional reunion highlights chimpanzees' capacity to remember past kindness.

A viral video showed a chimp recognising and hugging the man who rescued him.
Chimpanzee video goes viral. Image Source: ‘AMAZlNGNATURE’/ X
Viral Video: Chimpanzee Rushes Into Arms Of The Man Who Rescued Him Years Ago

Overview

  • The clip, shared by Nature is Amazing on X on June 29, captures the chimp charging through knee-deep water to embrace the man who saved him years earlier.
  • The rescuer then offers a bunch of bananas to the chimpanzee following their affectionate embrace.
  • Since its posting, the footage has amassed over 300,000 views and attracted thousands of comments lauding the genuine bond.
  • Viewers highlighted the chimpanzee's broad, toothy grin as a sign of joy, underscoring wildlife empathy online.
  • Netizens have posted additional caretaker-chimpanzee reunion clips in the comments, amplifying the viral trend.