Orangutan Stuns The Internet With His Reaction To Burn Victim’s Scars

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An orangutan at the Indianapolis Zoo has won millions of hearts - and YouTube views - after he was filmed compassionately examining a burn survivor's scars.

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Darci Miller had traveled to Indianapolis for an appointment at a burn center with her fiancee and decided to visit the zoo when she finished.

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Little did they know that they were in for a heartwarming encounter with one of the animals there.

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When they arrived at the section where the Orangutans were, Miller went near the glass to take a closer look.

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That was when an orangutan named Rocky came up to her, obviously exhibiting signs of curiosity at Miller’s arm and shoulder. It was because Miller had numerous bandages and signs of trauma on this part of her body.

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Rocky seemed to be very curious and wanted to take a closer look at Miller’s scars.

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As aided by Costello, Rocky pointed out to Miller’s bandages, signaling her to reveal what’s beneath. Luckily for us, Costello was able to film the encounter.

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It can be seen how greatly interested Rocky was. As per Miller, it was one of the best encounters she’s had.

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Miller has since undergone a number of surgeries to help get back the range of motion in her neck and arms.

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'It’s had its major ups and downs,' she told Fox 59. 'It’s a mental struggle, it’s a physical struggle, there’s lots of therapy.'

But Miller couldn't help but fall in love with the compassionate orangutan, who pressed his nose up to the glass as he curiously looked at her.

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A film, which has now been viewed more than two million times.

“The orangutan was completely interested in my burn scars and recent surgery sights . . . I am a burn survivor from 2015, it has been up and down but this particular day made me feel really good about myself,” says Miller

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Darci spent 20 minutes with Rocky and made sure to say goodbye before they left the zoo.

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