This had my eyes teared up. I remember watching the movie when I was 8 and wanting to be a researcher. Haven’t made it to Africa yet but I did become a researcher. Thanks to Diane.
@@Sweet-Rat-Milk yes Africa is a continent and yes some people are too arrogant to ankowledge that, but e.g. I made it to 3 continents, travelling to Marocco would have made it 4, do I could have said I made it to Africa as well, unfortunately I didnt. And just realised Moscow is still Europe so only 2 😭
Greetings from America! What a wonderful experience you had! Dian was an idol of mine and I remember her story very well. Thank you for connecting with us here.
@@diane9247 An experience of a lifetime. I was a lucky camper as they say. I have all her letters to me plus holiday gifts she gave me. I still have the denim jacket pictured in the photo she took of Digit and me on my last day with the mountain gorillas.
I remember when all this happened. It’s such a sad thing that she was killed while doing everything humanly possible to save the mountain gorillas. She would be so proud to see how well they have been doing since her death.
From 400 gorillas to 800 today, is a amazing thing in itself, I personally see her accomplishment as one of the greatest parts of humanity. She knew the dangers and didn’t seem insane even she kinda was for doing that, That’s Bravery
@Lord Word maybe millions, that's a time of evolution. But humans are only thousands of years old and in thousands of years things won't change, in that time there is chance for even worse the planet has seen so far
It is so amazing to see gorillas thriving ❤️. Dian Fossey was the messiah of gorillas. She had the courage and passion to do what none of the humans were able to do. This 47 minute episode inspired me to do something for animals and take care of them.
@@johnjacoboBible says there are no ghosts but there are demons that can pretend to be ghosts to Perpetuate the lie of life after death.😊. Jesus died so we could have a chance of the real life and be resurrected to a life in paradise earth.
Absolutely agree. She dedicated her life & lost it for what she believed in. She loved gorillas like they were her children. She protected & defended them at all costs.
@@xGAMER_chimpX Exactly... Imagine if all the money, time, and effort was spent on the innocent families living in countries where Mosquitoes are responsible for spreading diseases... Innocent children dying for the lack of proper sanitation, nets, and clean fresh water... Passion for People and Animals...
Dian was such a miraculous woman who accomplished so much. I am happy to hear the numbers of her beloved mountain gorillas have increased . She made a difference.
@@ChamberedMaiden Here comes the trolls with nothing better to do than troll people . Do you feel better now? Did that comment make you feel smart? What exactly was the point of your comment other than imitating a narcissistic neophyte who has nothing to do but say off the cuff remarks because they think it makes them relevant Ina society that realizes their worthlessness.
what in rwanda, what do you expect, killers every were , what a wonderful woman, thats how we live, welcome to our world, living in fear every day, im a farmer SA
For a long time she did help them. But at the end, she was failing badly. At least one infant gorilla she was nursing choked to death because she was drunk/high. Her life was unraveling. Her passion was not displaced; she just lost her way at the end.
She had stopped to be human. Animals and people are have been living in harmony and they don’t need to be taught about it. Once the balance is lost then it comes to conflicts
I watched the movie Gorillas in the mist, many years ago and it still bothers the heck out of me. Between the murders of the gorillas and this amazing woman. Brings tears to my eyes!
I remember when I was 18 yrs old going to the movie theater to see Gorilla's In The Mist and being so blown away at how hard Dian fought for those gorrilas and how emotionally close she was able to get to them. She had a real relationship with them, they became her family. Digits death was gut wrenching and Dian really struggled with that, but it made her fight harder. Her death was such a tragedy, but if she knew how much light her life and death put on those gorillas and waking people up to their secret life and how close they were to being gone forever I think she would not wanted it any other way. She really was a warrior woman for those gorillas.
Not only did Diane lose her life but what about Rwelekana and his family? A father and husband's life was taken because of corruption and the way the investigation was handled by the Rwandan government. My gut tells me that some of the government officials were aware of the gold smuggling to foreigners and they profited from it. They killed Diane because of the information she had and she was in the way. Rwelekana & Wayne were easy scapegoats. It's so disturbing all the way around.😔
Enjoyed watching this documentary, I am so happy the numbers of mountain gorillas have increased and Dr. Fossey would have been very happy. But I am sad that she is not with us to see it.
The vision of Dian and her beloved Digit brought tears to my eyes. Just imagine having the humble honor of experiencing such a pure, intimate relationship with a mountain gorilla….Only 280 were left in the wild at the time of her demise. Yet, in the midst, Dian & Digit shared a bond beyond comprehension at the time….Both, voluntarily sought each other out to spend time together…..we MUST NOT allow the beauty of that relationship to disappear from history and to be tainted or overtaken by their horrific, nonsensical deaths. God bless all of our earthly ANGELS who commit their lives, the Virunga Rangers, the Rangers who protect our rhinos & others who have sacrificed their lives, to protect His creatures (ALL of His creations)….great and small, He love us ALL. ❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
I really enjoyed this documentary! It’s quite sad though how she lost her life and also the lives of others. I’m so happy that the gorillas are doing better and that there are more people in the world who seem to care now!!!🥰
I appreciate that she is held accountable for not being a "great boss," etc and I think her sense of invincibility could have definitely led her to her end. It's important to talk about, but it doesn't make her research any less incredible. Love her.
My goodness, this video brought tears to my eyes watching such beautiful innocent creatures living in their own habitats where they belong. I have nothing but the utmost respect for the late Dr. Dian Fossey and her dedication to protect these gorgeous gorillas who deserve love, kindness, compassion and respect and who have the God giving right to live freely without the intrusion of evil human beings. May God bless Dr. Fossey’s soul always. She was a brilliant researcher and her legacy will continue on to live forever. THANK YOU to the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC for sharing this magnificent and excellent video about the life of Dr. Dian Fossey. IT IS A SUPERB AND BRILLIANT PRESENTATION. I believe that Dian is definitely happy watching from a distance where she is how much her precious gorillas have grown in numbers and will continue to grow always. THANK YOU Dian. for loving animals and caring for their well-being. You are a hero in my book and a champion in the animal world. This world needs more people like yourself. Rest In Peace always 🙏🙏🙏
The locals called her Nyiramacibiri , she did all she could, before going to Rwanda she was pushed out of the same range of mountains by Congolese solduers she tricked the soldiers she had lots of money on the Uganda' side in a hotel if they saved her life , they took her to the hotel and found out she had lied to them , she then went to Rwanda to search for the gorrilas years later killed in mysterious ways.. RIP she save them from Extinction the revenue to the 3 countries are because if her wonderful task .
The gold smuggling aspect could have implicated the US and Rwandan authorities. The possibilities are wider than their small conclusions. We're talking about a lot of people in the gold smuggling ring.. No one will ever really know. Not comparing the hair samples was a real kicker!
@@hystericalchike6232 Stupid, Germany had genocide too, Yougoslavia had it either. Canada, USA, Japan, ............ Genocide had nothing to do with Dian Fossey.
@@hystericalchike6232 That's true! I saw the movie called "Rwanda". It was one social class killing another and attempting to wipe them out.. It was horrific.
Love what Dianne did for conservation. I was Peace Corps volunteer in Bwindi at Buhoma Community Rest Camp. Mountain gorillas came to out camp ...I remember sitting watching the Silverback of that particular gorillas group...indescribable. Will never forget and hope to go back.
I think it was the gold smuggling ring that led to this. Ain’t no reason why simple poachers would do this and bring all this attention to their operations. Something much deeper was going on and I have a feeling it was tied to that gold smuggling ring.
I am certain that she is watching her gorillas from up above and happy that we finally listen to what she was saying !!!! We are lucky to have had such a human being in our mist, a gentleman mentioned in the documentary that if hadn’t been for Dian Fossey the gorillas would be an instinct specie today. A huge legacy at a very heavy price !!!!
She’s always been one of my heroes. She looked at another animal and saw another soul she wanted to understand. She’s one of the reasons I didn’t feel weird as a kid loving animals and science.
14:08, the irony of the Rwandans worried about negative publicity when mass genocide was just a few years away. An excellent book about that genocide was written by Philip Gourevitch.
@@dianehunsberger2271 no, but as horrible as the events were, this book is one of the best books I have ever read, fiction or non-fiction. He is just an incredible writer and does an excellent job showing what the genocide was really about, contrary to what Wikipedia states.
The movie rocked my soul & touched me deeply! There’s not to many stories that affected me like this 1! She’s such an inspiration & had a true calling to help the Gorillas. It’s such a tragedy that she was killed. These poachers are so dangerous & still are, yet they will lose in the end. The structure behind poaching is extremely complex. There is a lot of money & power behind them & that is why they get away w/ it. And when there are no animals left, they will find something else. It’s a devastating cycle &a deep blow to both the animals & in nature.
I remembered the movie. From waaay back. I thought they tried to imply a local at the end killing her but always stayed a mystery. Such a shame. What a brilliant n amazing woman wit a equally incredible mind
That cut in the wall may have been precut. While she was out of the house. Tin makes noise. No money or any theft period. This is truly a mystery but it seems that the police didn't do a very thorough investigation. I hope this is not corruption based.
She was. However, at the end she was utterly messed up and decompensating by using drugs/alcohol. This is fairly well known among the staff at Kigali. I think she realized what a horrible battle she was up against, and I for one (a recovered/recovering alcoholic) do not lay any blame. It's just sad that her life at the end was so tragic.
Because of, "Gorillas of the Mist," I watched when I was 12-14yrs old. I become more aware of endangered species. Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Bonobo Chimps, Orangutans have truly grasped my curiosities. As an adult I'm thankful to be inthe generation where we were able to not only test their DNA but break it down more to understand the genes and the closeness of out or relations and the distance that is minute between each species and us. How we have changed since understanding DNA more and realizing our close relations to other species and how far we are from some species. Wayne Mcguire, thank you for selflessly helping the world see the suffering and struggling gorillas. Then going to another part of the world and helping humans survive their devastation in this same world different part. You are an incredible human being. I dont know many murderers that care for animals and other humans ads selflessly and deeply as you do. Also what motivation would you have had. You lost everything you had worked so hard for and a dear friend. An incredible mind he assisted daily and was in awe of. That was were he belonged in the world why would he kill the person that brought him there. He is innocent in my book.
I remember seeing the film about her starring Sigourney Weaver, and it's still one of my favorite films, and one of the films that reduces me to tears time after time.
Now who will be their champion? Ms. Fossey gave the world a gift, bequeathed the children a sense of wonder and responsibility to not just gorillas, but to all animals. Whoever killed her killed their own humanity and endangered a world treasure and the national reputation.
There's something about the way this guy's voice breaks @45:13 that tears me up. I cry every time I see it and then keep crying all the way to the end of the film, through Dian's last journal entry and the images of her interacting with the gorilla, and just the images of the gorillas themselves. I'm a sobbing wreck by the end of this documentary!
She was Very Brave, She Tried to Save the Mountain Gorillas, If More Mountain Gorillas are at Risk, Her Ghost will Wake up and Haunt the Jungle forever.
Dian was a amazing woman. Thank you Dian Fosse for the amazing thing you did for these beautiful animals. Because of you they are thriving. RIP Dian Fosse you would be so proud.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sorry, you apparently missed when they were speaking of how much gold smugglers would have HATED having their names put on a piece of paper. That is NOT 'official paper' or anything like that, merely written down, meaning SOMEBODY knows about them
How horrible that her murderers were allowed to get away with killing this marvelous woman. Such a loss to the world, such a terrible and sad story and ending to her life.
Dian Fossey, you did not die in vain! Gorillas, divine beings still live because of your sacrifice. Rest in eternal peace, Dian Fossey, Digit, and all the gorillas who died.❤
@@lauralarrabee7870. Money buys info. It is apparent that who ever did it was powerful and able to corrupt the legal system both locally and internationally.
It's so sad that we will never know what really happened, i think anyone who might have information was probably lost in the genocide or will never speak.
She is a great woman, but when you reach the level she's reached with such purity you gotta really watch your back before you get sacrificed. She was gone too soon may she forever rest in paradise.
27:40 Interesting detail. Wonder what the people from The World Bank were toasting too with a giant bottle of champagne on their way out of Rwanda!? That doesn't sound shady at all! 🤔🦧🙈
Wrong. That "gold smugglers" killed her was just one theory that was never proven. Besides, he says that the people in suits in first class, drinking from a giant bottle of champagne, are from the World Bank. Do you know what the World Bank is?
I though it was said they believed the guy who was her student might have done to steal her papers I believe that I wonder if they still have the hair she had in her hand
@@pastryshack551 No I don’t believe that. Most likely the government officials tied to the gold smuggling she uncovered referred to in her letter to the person that never received the letter. They talk about it.
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and their story was of "elsa..." if i remember right. i've known both of these stories for a long time and while i knew about what had happened to dian, i did not know such about the adamsons.....they had a good story/life also to tell.
so sad that such an amazing woman died in such a way. I remember watching Gorillas in the Mist and crying my eyes out when the gorillas were killed and especially when digit was killed, I was effected more when the gorillas were killed than when she was but thats due to my having more time for animals than I do for humans. Dian opened the eyes of many to the wonderful and intelligent world of gorillas and their plight, for that many will remember her for, may she and the many gorillas whose lives were so heinously taken RIP.
Excuse me what? That’s incredibly messed up. I don’t know why animal lovers proudly admit that they care about animal lives than human ones as if that isn’t a sign of a psychopath.
@@themelanatednomad6989 humans are f'd up. They kill, cheat, are pedos etc etc that's what's messed up. Except for my family and friends and innocent children I care about innocent animals far more than humans.
Two things she did that set her up for disaster was that she was mean and often volatile with her workers and then openly made it known that she had information on gold smugglers. Surely she must not have understood that her actions could lead to repercussions.
It occurs to me that people in western societies have no idea that there are countries with no safety nets. Yes there would be people who knew what happened & they would also know to keep very quiet about it.
She understood but her passion for the animals was greater than the fear. And some people just have this aura about them that makes them feel like “they run ish”. Ijs you see the hornets don't kick the nest
She helped me to see they had a soul and they communicated and loved had families just amazing no one could tell me animals weren't feeling loving beings which is what I passed on to my children and grandchildren we share this earth love each other
By far this was one of my favorite movies, documenting her legacy when gorillas in the mist came out. Sigourney weaver did an amazing job. I learned much more watching this documentary as well. Thank you for sharing, God bless all, who care about endangered species.🙏🏻✝️
The covered it up, because it she found out things and most likey people that is associated with the government, and was send to kill her, and the people around her might have took bribes to tell where her location was.
It may have been her trying to cover her head/face during the attack and from the blow her hair may have been cut with the machete leaving it in her hand.. Just a thought. Very tragic no matter the truth.
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This had my eyes teared up. I remember watching the movie when I was 8 and wanting to be a researcher. Haven’t made it to Africa yet but I did become a researcher. Thanks to Diane.
I sincerely hope Africa is all you imagine it to be and so much more ❤️💛🧡🖤 good luck.
Africa is a continent... You wanted to travel to all 54 countries?
@@Sweet-Rat-Milk yes Africa is a continent and yes some people are too arrogant to ankowledge that, but e.g. I made it to 3 continents, travelling to Marocco would have made it 4, do I could have said I made it to Africa as well, unfortunately I didnt. And just realised Moscow is still Europe so only 2 😭
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Awsome. Good for u. Keep chasing that dream. It's bound to come true 😜😜👍👍
I worked with Dian at Karisoke Research Center in 1974 and I knew Rwelekana, a tragedy for so many.
Yes, a tragedy indeed. It's incredible that I just now learned of this story. It's amazing that you worked with them.
Greetings from America! What a wonderful experience you had! Dian was an idol of mine and I remember her story very well. Thank you for connecting with us here.
@@diane9247 An experience of a lifetime. I was a lucky camper as they say. I have all her letters to me plus holiday gifts she gave me. I still have the denim jacket pictured in the photo she took of Digit and me on my last day with the mountain gorillas.
Incredible.
Whoever gained the most from her death is most likely the culprit.
I remember when all this happened. It’s such a sad thing that she was killed while doing everything humanly possible to save the mountain gorillas. She would be so proud to see how well they have been doing since her death.
Or other beings on this planet
Silverback Gorillas, eh ?
because human is corrupt, always has been and always will be. And I think you are just the same way
From 400 gorillas to 800 today, is a amazing thing in itself, I personally see her accomplishment as one of the greatest parts of humanity.
She knew the dangers and didn’t seem insane even she kinda was for doing that,
That’s Bravery
@Lord Word maybe millions, that's a time of evolution. But humans are only thousands of years old and in thousands of years things won't change, in that time there is chance for even worse the planet has seen so far
It is so amazing to see gorillas thriving ❤️. Dian Fossey was the messiah of gorillas. She had the courage and passion to do what none of the humans were able to do. This 47 minute episode inspired me to do something for animals and take care of them.
Legend says that her ghostly spirit still haunts the mountains where she was killed , she’s sadly not in peace
@@johnjacoboBible says there are no ghosts but there are demons that can pretend to be ghosts to Perpetuate the lie of life after death.😊. Jesus died so we could have a chance of the real life and be resurrected to a life in paradise earth.
A year later and you’ve failed😂
I love how Sigourney Weaver portrayed her in the movie and now is doing the narration. She did an amazing job in the movie.
Well said!
Sigourney always has this ability to bring a quiet but intense power and pride to the serious roles she takes on. A very unrated actress.
Great actress Sigourney Weaver, great movie...yes she did the part of Diane Fossey
@@dreamingnihilist653 she did the part ad Diana Fossey in such amazing way❤❤❤❤
100 % right and you are a Goddess by the way 😊
Dr Fossey has not died in vain. Her legacy lives on in these amazing creatures. From senseless tragedy to triumph, she is a true hero💌
Absolutely agree. She dedicated her life & lost it for what she believed in. She loved gorillas like they were her children. She protected & defended them at all costs.
I agree,she was an amazing woman
The movie gorillas in the mist is real good,have u seen it?
She absolutely did die in vain. Everything that happened after her death could’ve happened without her dying.
@Fuckur Censorship zip it troll😜
Anyone who preserves wildlife is a hero to me. RIP, Dian.
How about humans first ?
@@xGAMER_chimpX Exactly... Imagine if all the money, time, and effort was spent on the innocent families living in countries where Mosquitoes are responsible for spreading diseases... Innocent children dying for the lack of proper sanitation, nets, and clean fresh water... Passion for People and Animals...
still you would corrupt under self gain, you are cynical and always will be, you will never develop higher ethics
By putting human life aside? No way! She is a stupid westerner that needed a lesson!
@@xGAMER_chimpX what do you want to do in life? What career would you like to have as an adult?
Dian was such a miraculous woman who accomplished so much. I am happy to hear the numbers of her beloved mountain gorillas have increased . She made a difference.
They weren't her's.
@@ChamberedMaiden Here comes the trolls with nothing better to do than troll people . Do you feel better now? Did that comment make you feel smart? What exactly was the point of your comment other than imitating a narcissistic neophyte who has nothing to do but say off the cuff remarks because they think it makes them relevant Ina society that realizes their worthlessness.
@@ChamberedMaiden uf, your 4ss must hurt until now.
She made all the difference
@@ChamberedMaidenshe protected them so take your attitude somewhere else
She was is and always will be a hero. She did something nobody else could or would do...
Psssshhhhh chill out 😂
She Was Very Brave.
Rest in peace Diane, you have earned your angel wings long before you were taken from us
what in rwanda, what do you expect, killers every were , what a wonderful woman, thats how we live, welcome to our world, living in fear every day, im a farmer SA
@@williemeyer9978 I Have Been Keeping Y'all In My Prayer's, May God Bless You. PRAYERSNLUV WWG1WGA ✝️✝️😇😇
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Amen
@@wendyladybug355laurie4 you could do without the batsh1t crazy qanon conspiracy tag, but otherwise really kind message
Thank you Dian for teaching me to open my eyes to appreciate and conserve nature .
lovely
you're welcome.
Gave me goosebumps at the end seeing David Attenborough say that she saved a species
This poor woman she helped animals. She is truly a blessed soul.
may she rest in peace.
For a long time she did help them. But at the end, she was failing badly. At least one infant gorilla she was nursing choked to death because she was drunk/high. Her life was unraveling. Her passion was not displaced; she just lost her way at the end.
You dont know much about her
She had stopped to be human. Animals and people are have been living in harmony and they don’t need to be taught about it. Once the balance is lost then it comes to conflicts
@@africanqueen9452 haha
God bless this woman's soul, and all her beloved creatures as well.
Amazing story!!! I didn’t realize it went so deep. RIP Diane Fosse.
RIP Dian Fossey
Really sad that tracker was killed so they could cover up Dians death. The injustice is actually stomach churning!
Why flee if not guilty? Wayne killed her and got away with it.
@MsAmique because of potential corruption, which is often the situation in these kind of areas that are known smuggling routes.
I watched the movie Gorillas in the mist, many years ago and it still bothers the heck out of me. Between the murders of the gorillas and this amazing woman. Brings tears to my eyes!
Jess....get over it snowflake
@@eldorado1244 If people "get over it ", then I think it will just keep happening. History is the best teacher for those who take heed🤔
I agree Jess. I was a kid when I watched that movie.
@@eldorado1244 woah there keyboard warrior. Don’t hurt yourself
Amazing person
I even feel more for the daughter who never saw her father again...twisted story of grief on both ends.
I remember when I was 18 yrs old going to the movie theater to see Gorilla's In The Mist and being so blown away at how hard Dian fought for those gorrilas and how emotionally close she was able to get to them. She had a real relationship with them, they became her family. Digits death was gut wrenching and Dian really struggled with that, but it made her fight harder. Her death was such a tragedy, but if she knew how much light her life and death put on those gorillas and waking people up to their secret life and how close they were to being gone forever I think she would not wanted it any other way. She really was a warrior woman for those gorillas.
Not only did Diane lose her life but what about Rwelekana and his family? A father and husband's life was taken because of corruption and the way the investigation was handled by the Rwandan government. My gut tells me that some of the government officials were aware of the gold smuggling to foreigners and they profited from it. They killed Diane because of the information she had and she was in the way. Rwelekana & Wayne were easy scapegoats. It's so disturbing all the way around.😔
Of course
wonderful woman
Totally agree.
You know "they" don't care about that
If your gut tells you it must be how it is.
Dian Fossy was an incredible woman and will forever be remembered and admired.
Mnemosyne
She was Brave, Strong and Fearless.
Enjoyed watching this documentary, I am so happy the numbers of mountain gorillas have increased and Dr. Fossey would have been very happy. But I am sad that she is not with us to see it.
She sees it. I truly believe that she is looking down and protecting those beautiful creatures!!
@@serafinasantiago4947+ Get off the internet, troll.
The vision of Dian and her beloved Digit brought tears to my eyes. Just imagine having the humble honor of experiencing such a pure, intimate relationship with a mountain gorilla….Only 280 were left in the wild at the time of her demise. Yet, in the midst, Dian & Digit shared a bond beyond comprehension at the time….Both, voluntarily sought each other out to spend time together…..we MUST NOT allow the beauty of that relationship to disappear from history and to be tainted or overtaken by their horrific, nonsensical deaths. God bless all of our earthly ANGELS who commit their lives, the Virunga Rangers, the Rangers who protect our rhinos & others who have sacrificed their lives, to protect His creatures (ALL of His creations)….great and small, He love us ALL. ❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
Amen🙏
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Without her sacrifice there will be no mountain gorillas today! She is truly a Wildlife Warrior!
I really enjoyed this documentary! It’s quite sad though how she lost her life and also the lives of others. I’m so happy that the gorillas are doing better and that there are more people in the world who seem to care now!!!🥰
I appreciate that she is held accountable for not being a "great boss," etc and I think her sense of invincibility could have definitely led her to her end. It's important to talk about, but it doesn't make her research any less incredible. Love her.
I would recommend Farley Mowat's book Woman in the Mists. It details Fossey's life, death and the aftermath.
Western drama 😂
I have that book. It’s a good read.
Thank you..I will have to check it out!
Wonderful book.
@Solitude Standing11 read his other replys to comments he's disgusting
My goodness, this video brought tears to my eyes watching such beautiful innocent creatures living in their own habitats where they belong. I have nothing but the utmost respect for the late Dr. Dian Fossey and her dedication to protect these gorgeous gorillas who deserve love, kindness, compassion and respect and who have the God giving right to live freely without the intrusion of evil human beings. May God bless Dr. Fossey’s soul always. She was a brilliant researcher and her legacy will continue on to live forever.
THANK YOU to the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC for sharing this magnificent and excellent video about the life of Dr. Dian Fossey. IT IS A SUPERB AND BRILLIANT PRESENTATION. I believe that Dian is definitely happy watching from a distance where she is how much her precious gorillas have grown in numbers and will continue to grow always.
THANK YOU Dian. for loving animals and caring for their well-being. You are a hero in my book and a champion in the animal world. This world needs more people like yourself. Rest In Peace always 🙏🙏🙏
Zuzel, I couldn't agree more. You said what I wanted to.
Humbling, an enormous tragedy that has not solved. Dian deserves justice.
She sure does need justice a wonderful person
The locals called her Nyiramacibiri , she did all she could, before going to Rwanda she was pushed out of the same range of mountains by Congolese solduers she tricked the soldiers she had lots of money on the Uganda' side in a hotel if they saved her life , they took her to the hotel and found out she had lied to them , she then went to Rwanda to search for the gorrilas years later killed in mysterious ways.. RIP she save them from Extinction the revenue to the 3 countries are because if her wonderful task .
Such a tragic and heartbreaking story. 😔👑
But she saved the gorillas!❤
The porcher did it
@@mikerutherford2861 porcher? Do you mean poacher?
@@moss0929 😆 Think So..
@@ExtraterrestrialExcrement I know so. I also know you are. Troll so I'm blocking
She know what she means you are no one's teacher
The gold smuggling aspect could have implicated the US and Rwandan authorities. The possibilities are wider than their small conclusions. We're talking about a lot of people in the gold smuggling ring..
No one will ever really know.
Not comparing the hair samples was a real kicker!
My thoughts exactly!
Rwanda also had a genocide that killed almost a million people
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Stupid,
Germany had genocide too, Yougoslavia had it either. Canada, USA, Japan, ............ Genocide had nothing to do with Dian Fossey.
@Fuckur Censorship
Is that what you learned from INFOWARS !
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That's true! I saw the movie called "Rwanda". It was one social class killing another and attempting to wipe them out.. It was horrific.
Love what Dianne did for conservation. I was Peace Corps volunteer in Bwindi at Buhoma Community Rest Camp. Mountain gorillas came to out camp ...I remember sitting watching the Silverback of that particular gorillas group...indescribable. Will never forget and hope to go back.
I think it was the gold smuggling ring that led to this. Ain’t no reason why simple poachers would do this and bring all this attention to their operations. Something much deeper was going on and I have a feeling it was tied to that gold smuggling ring.
I am certain that she is watching her gorillas from up above and happy that we finally listen to what she was saying !!!! We are lucky to have had such a human being in our mist, a gentleman mentioned in the documentary that if hadn’t been for Dian Fossey the gorillas would be an instinct specie today. A huge legacy at a very heavy price !!!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 people just crazy!👈🏿
Not her Gorillas unfortunately but God’s
From up above where?
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She’s always been one of my heroes. She looked at another animal and saw another soul she wanted to understand. She’s one of the reasons I didn’t feel weird as a kid loving animals and science.
14:08, the irony of the Rwandans worried about negative publicity when mass genocide was just a few years away. An excellent book about that genocide was written by Philip Gourevitch.
That’s probably why they didn’t want anymore negative publicity.
Was that book what the movie, " Hotel Rwanda ", was based on ?
@@dianehunsberger2271 no, but as horrible as the events were, this book is one of the best books I have ever read, fiction or non-fiction. He is just an incredible writer and does an excellent job showing what the genocide was really about, contrary to what Wikipedia states.
Who benefitted from the genocide?
@@lolazal1 the Rwandan government. This is why we have the term 'dictator' in our vocabulary
One of my first inspirations! My brother was a National Geographic magazine subscriber, where I learned about Dian Fosse & courage.
The movie rocked my soul & touched me deeply! There’s not to many stories that affected me like this 1! She’s such an inspiration & had a true calling to help the Gorillas. It’s such a tragedy that she was killed. These poachers are so dangerous & still are, yet they will lose in the end. The structure behind poaching is extremely complex. There is a lot of money & power behind them & that is why they get away w/ it. And when there are no animals left, they will find something else. It’s a devastating cycle &a deep blow to both the animals & in nature.
So sad . They are truly evil. Wish nothing happened to these poor defenseless animals.
I remembered the movie. From waaay back. I thought they tried to imply a local at the end killing her but always stayed a mystery. Such a shame. What a brilliant n amazing woman wit a equally incredible mind
This is a amazing story what a brave woman I’m glad that their legacy goes on for the gorillas
That cut in the wall may have been precut. While she was out of the house. Tin makes noise. No money or any theft period. This is truly a mystery but it seems that the police didn't do a very thorough investigation. I hope this is not corruption based.
She was. However, at the end she was utterly messed up and decompensating by using drugs/alcohol. This is fairly well known among the staff at Kigali. I think she realized what a horrible battle she was up against, and I for one (a recovered/recovering alcoholic) do not lay any blame. It's just sad that her life at the end was so tragic.
Because of, "Gorillas of the Mist," I watched when I was 12-14yrs old. I become more aware of endangered species. Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Bonobo Chimps, Orangutans have truly grasped my curiosities. As an adult I'm thankful to be inthe generation where we were able to not only test their DNA but break it down more to understand the genes and the closeness of out or relations and the distance that is minute between each species and us. How we have changed since understanding DNA more and realizing our close relations to other species and how far we are from some species.
Wayne Mcguire, thank you for selflessly helping the world see the suffering and struggling gorillas.
Then going to another part of the world and helping humans survive their devastation in this same world different part. You are an incredible human being.
I dont know many murderers that care for animals and other humans ads selflessly and deeply as you do.
Also what motivation would you have had. You lost everything you had worked so hard for and a dear friend. An incredible mind he assisted daily and was in awe of. That was were he belonged in the world why would he kill the person that brought him there.
He is innocent in my book.
I remember seeing the film about her starring Sigourney Weaver, and it's still one of my favorite films, and one of the films that reduces me to tears time after time.
An awful thing to happen to someone who devoted most of her life, to life.
My Hero.I see all animals through her eyes...as equals.Her spirit will never die.
Now who will be their champion? Ms. Fossey gave the world a gift, bequeathed the children a sense of wonder and responsibility to not just gorillas, but to all animals. Whoever killed her killed their own humanity and endangered a world treasure and the national reputation.
All of God ‘s creatures are sentient beings.
She was such a boss. Dian Fossey's name still lives on.
There's something about the way this guy's voice breaks @45:13 that tears me up. I cry every time I see it and then keep crying all the way to the end of the film, through Dian's last journal entry and the images of her interacting with the gorilla, and just the images of the gorillas themselves. I'm a sobbing wreck by the end of this documentary!
Wanted to add that line that the guy says at the end: "She did not die in vain." *sob* What an emotionally moving documentary!
u need a tissue
I watched this movie starring Sigourney Weaver a long time ago. It was really good but also heartbreaking😥
Hi what's the name if the movie?
@@TeesReddRose Find 'Gorillas in the Mist 1988'.
I have so much respect for her and what she did. The movie gorillas in the mist was great.
i Saw the Movie back in !988, Sucha wonderful Compassion lady . Sigourney Weaver, did a Fantastic Job on the role
Yes, she sure did. She and Dian both share soothing speaking voices.
She was Very Brave, She Tried to Save the Mountain Gorillas, If More Mountain Gorillas are at Risk, Her Ghost will Wake up and Haunt the Jungle forever.
Diane is an inspiration to every animal lover.
Rest in Peace
Yes she is
She was/is a pioneer in a field never thought important before. Even in death she protects her beloved mountain gorillas.
Diane is a beautiful soul and a amazing human being thank you for saving the gorillas
A true inspiration!! She started the process of saving an entire species!!
Dian was a amazing woman. Thank you Dian Fosse for the amazing thing you did for these beautiful animals. Because of you they are thriving. RIP Dian Fosse you would be so proud.❤️❤️❤️❤️
A story of sacrifice, an honorable one , brings all of our attention to the importance of nature and care of animals. Salute.
Poacher loss of profit? linked to some high placed officials? Money is evil indeed 🥶
Huhh?? Money is NOT evil. Greedy sociopaths are evil.
Sorry, you apparently missed when they were speaking of how much gold smugglers would have HATED having their names put on a piece of paper. That is NOT 'official paper' or anything like that, merely written down, meaning SOMEBODY knows about them
Definitely government and Mr Z who hated her
People are evil.😮
How horrible that her murderers were allowed to get away with killing this marvelous woman. Such a loss to the world, such a terrible and sad story and ending to her life.
Dian Fossey, you did not die in vain! Gorillas, divine beings still live because of your sacrifice. Rest in eternal peace, Dian Fossey, Digit, and all the gorillas who died.❤
Dian made a lot of enemies in her crusade to save the gorillas. So who knows who killed her?
That's the point..
Even if it was a smuggler, the smuggler would have had to have had working knowledge of Dian’s habits and daily living intel.
@@lauralarrabee7870. Money buys info. It is apparent that who ever did it was powerful and able to corrupt the legal system both locally and internationally.
That country ain’t safe
For no one
@@goodnessmercybegood2all450 I wouldn't go there if they paid me!
One person CAN change the world.
Remember that.
LOVE IS ALL.
Wrong
It's so sad that we will never know what really happened, i think anyone who might have information was probably lost in the genocide or will never speak.
She is a great woman, but when you reach the level she's reached with such purity you gotta really watch your back before you get sacrificed. She was gone too soon may she forever rest in paradise.
What a beautiful and tragic journey...thank you for sharing this video....
My guess would definitely be the gold smuggler’s. Could also be the smugglers were paying off the judge in addition to the killer.
27:40 Interesting detail. Wonder what the people from The World Bank were toasting too with a giant bottle of champagne on their way out of Rwanda!? That doesn't sound shady at all! 🤔🦧🙈
He was actually on the plane with the gold smugglers.
Wrong. That "gold smugglers" killed her was just one theory that was never proven. Besides, he says that the people in suits in first class, drinking from a giant bottle of champagne, are from the World Bank. Do you know what the World Bank is?
Good point
And not long after Dian's death, the country is plunged into a civil war, I'm which the only people to benefit are foreign gold diggers.
Maybe they were celebrating the successful termination of DF n their gold shipment..May she rest in love😢
All these years later I’m not sure it was poachers either.18 years she messed with them gorillas and poachers and wasn’t killed.
I though it was said they believed the guy who was her student might have done to steal her papers I believe that I wonder if they still have the hair she had in her hand
Wow, I hadn't thought about that. Very good point.
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It’s explained in the end of the film about the hair samples. Wayne did NOT kill her.
@@pastryshack551 No I don’t believe that. Most likely the government officials tied to the gold smuggling she uncovered referred to in her letter to the person that never received the letter. They talk about it.
@@pastryshack551 There is a comment about the hair at the end of this documentary
Such a wonderful story about Dian Fossey, thank you so much!!
this story touched the depths of my soul her legacy lives on
over dramatic much?
An amazing woman . Thank you Dian Fossey . The Gorillas thank you 🙏❤️
Inspiration at its finest. We should all be so committed to a cause...
I idolized Dian Fossey. This makes me so sad. Her death was so unfair.
Poor fish 🤥🎣 . Do you want to live to !!!!
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That movie got me. 😢 I didn't know story until after. Bless her soul
The movie "Gorillas in the Mist" was excellent. This case reminded me of the separate murders of George and Joy Adamson.
and their story was of "elsa..." if i remember right. i've known both of these stories for a long time and while i knew about what had happened to dian, i did not know such about the adamsons.....they had a good story/life also to tell.
Yes absolutely thought the same.
It took a lot of backbone and to be brave to do what she did thank you so much for helping us learn a little more about them
Truly inspiring and saddening at the same time ...
May she RIP🍂♥️🙏
so sad that such an amazing woman died in such a way. I remember watching Gorillas in the Mist and crying my eyes out when the gorillas were killed and especially when digit was killed, I was effected more when the gorillas were killed than when she was but thats due to my having more time for animals than I do for humans. Dian opened the eyes of many to the wonderful and intelligent world of gorillas and their plight, for that many will remember her for, may she and the many gorillas whose lives were so heinously taken RIP.
Excuse me what? That’s incredibly messed up. I don’t know why animal lovers proudly admit that they care about animal lives than human ones as if that isn’t a sign of a psychopath.
you're actually weird for boldly saying you felt more affected by the death of the gorillas that hers
Gorillas *
@@themelanatednomad6989 humans are f'd up. They kill, cheat, are pedos etc etc that's what's messed up. Except for my family and friends and innocent children I care about innocent animals far more than humans.
Not the sign of a psychopath at all. These beautiful creatures don't go about poaching humans to the brink of extinction do they!?
It's sad she had to go this way,many good people die for doing good things,rest in peace...
The love of money is the root of all evil.
Sigorney played her amazingly in Gorillas in the Mist. One of my favorite movies. Such a tragic loss for consetvation of Gorillas
This was so sad. A woman that the gorillas needed to protect them. What a beautiful person she was.
She was brave woman. I seen you many times on tv ...you icon woman on planet
So Glad I got to watch this!! Thank you!
Wonderful documentary, thank you 😊
I remember her....i watch her documentaries since i was young... RIP dian😢
Two things she did that set her up for disaster was that she was mean and often volatile with her workers and then openly made it known that she had information on gold smugglers. Surely she must not have understood that her actions could lead to repercussions.
It occurs to me that people in western societies have no idea that there are countries with no safety nets. Yes there would be people who knew what happened & they would also know to keep very quiet about it.
She understood but her passion for the animals was greater than the fear. And some people just have this aura about them that makes them feel like “they run ish”. Ijs you see the hornets don't kick the nest
Wow, thank you for this recent documentary. Always great to get information about Dian Fossey.
She helped me to see they had a soul and they communicated and loved had families just amazing no one could tell me animals weren't feeling loving beings which is what I passed on to my children and grandchildren we share this earth love each other
Gold smuggling - need you say more? She just wasn't very smart about how she was exposing this.
That's very true
Yep I agree. Mind your own business maybe you’ll still be alive.
She's smiling down with her beloved Digit by her side n the other babies! 🙏😇
thumbs up for the background musics, It's really shivering my body and soul . Great documentary 👏👍
So it's typically 1am and I'm watching this.
By far this was one of my favorite movies, documenting her legacy when gorillas in the mist came out.
Sigourney weaver did an amazing job. I learned much more watching this documentary as well. Thank you for sharing, God bless all, who care about endangered species.🙏🏻✝️
Pop
Yes I had a remarkable
Way to live her life!!!!!
The clue to the murderer was right there in her hand.....human hairs. Victim wouldn't pull her own hairs.
The covered it up, because it she found out things and most likey people that is associated with the government, and was send to kill her, and the people around her might have took bribes to tell where her location was.
Yeah thats forensics 101
Nope. Nat Geo is trying to cover up the known fact that she was killed by the local Natives.
Youd think they could exhum her body for current forensic analysis...if not for anything more than just to clear wayne.
It may have been her trying to cover her head/face during the attack and from the blow her hair may have been cut with the machete leaving it in her hand.. Just a thought. Very tragic no matter the truth.
It's crystal clear that she was offed to silence her, she's a true hero and the survival of the gorillas is solid proof. Rip dear lady ♥
In my heart of hearts I know they'll never find her killer but, Karma will deal with them. She was a Godsend to the animals and like-minded people
Wayne killed her.
Thank you for this National Geographic
The final comment, Dian Fossey did not die in vain, a Legacy she would have been proud of
Wow so dramatic
Great lady. Thank you NG for posting. Thoroughly enjoyed this film.
❤Dear Diane Fossey RIP ! Yes, the movie, she was a difficult person but SHE saved the gorillas!
Great woman, she made a difference. Her name forever lives