THE ASSOCIATED PRESS / STICHTING AMBULANCE WENS Mario Eijs is nuzzled by a giraffe at Rotterdam’s Blijdorp Zoo. Eijs has been crippled by a brain tumor after 25 years at the zoo. A giraffe kiss was his d.ying dream.
Mario Ejis, 54, spent 25 years of his life working at the Diergaarde Blijdorp zoo in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. He was a dedicated employee who was well-liked by all of the zoo’s animals.
However, the man has been diagnosed with an incurable cancer. After some time had gone, the man had difficulty speaking. As a result, he had no choice except to lie down and wait for his d.eath.
Even in such d.ire circumstances, man can grin again because to the kindness of others. The Ambulance Wish Foundation, a charitable group, came to his aid. They planned a pleasant trip to the zoo so that the man could once again experience the presence of his beloved animal.
However, a miracle occurred. The compassionate giraffes felt that their beloved zookeeper was in distress and approached him. As a symbol of kindness, a giraffe kissed him. For the man, the event and the visit were everything. He could now return to his bed in peace.
