Writing - Naked Ape

 True or false. Does it matter? In these days of scams and false news what does the photo below show?

Is the orang really offering to help the man out of the pool? 

There has been all kinds of speculation but if you take the photo at face value it still speaks volumes. It may be that the orang is demanding food or just wanting contact. Perhaps it is going to rip his arm off and beat him senseless with the bloody end. Is it taking the 'mick' and preparing to flip him the finger? Different interpretations are our domain. 

The facts are simpler to a point. The man works in an animal sanctuary with the orang utan so they 'know' each other. It could be that the beast wanted food, reassurance or was offering help. The bottom line is that an undomesticated ape was reaching out a hand towards the human animal. On a simpler level the ape was not afraid of the naked ape. 

There are many instances where it is claimed that dolphins and whales have come to the aid of people in trouble in the sea. The above is from a claim that a dolphin rescued a dog and returned the canine to its owners. It could well be true because whales and dolphins are very intelligent creatures. Our interpretations are valid as far as they can go because we cannot communicate with the apes and sea mammals to ask them about their intentions. In any event it is fun to speculate. 

My hope is that for the sake of the naked ape there is some truth in the actions of the above. It would make the world a kinder place. 

God Bless