Gorilla screamed for help after his favorite caretaker collapsed while giving him belly rubs.
At a local sanctuary, Julius had been complaining about chest pain and a numb arm, but blamed it on the spicy food he had eaten that morning.
During his usual visit with the sanctuary’s gentle gorilla, Julius knelt down and began rubbing his belly.
Seconds later, he collapsed.
The gorilla nudged him several times, but when Julius didn’t respond, he carefully lifted him, carried him toward the enclosure door, and began screaming loud enough to alert security.
Staff rushed over, and the gorilla calmly allowed them to take Julius while paramedics were called. Doctors later confirmed he had suffered a serious heart attack, but help reached him in time.
When Julius woke up, his manager showed him the footage of the gorilla calling for help.
Julius had spent years taking care of him, but on the day it mattered most, the gorilla returned the favor
Gorilla’s Unexpected Response After Caretaker Collapses Stuns Sanctuary Staff
A longtime caretaker’s sudden medical emergency took an unexpected turn when a gorilla he had cared for over many years appeared to draw attention to the situation.
A Routine Visit Takes a Dramatic Turn
Julius, a caretaker at a wildlife sanctuary, had reportedly been feeling unwell before visiting one of the gorillas under his care. He had experienced chest discomfort and numbness in one arm but initially believed the symptoms might have a less serious explanation.