Heartwarming stories about elephant rescue

Our organization is renowned for its dedication to nurturing orphaned elephants. But beyond that, our core mission is to ensure the cohesion of wild elephant families.

The unbreakable bond between a mother and her child is immeasurable, and we spare no effort in preserving it, even in the face of formidable challenges.

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In just one week, we found ourselves in three critical situations that underscore the gravity of our rescue missions.

On the eve of World Elephant Day, we embarked on a challenging nighttime operation to rescue a mother elephant and her calf trapped in a deep cesspit.

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Our team successfully extracted the distressed mother from the abyss with unwavering determination.

Remarkably, despite her fear and anxiety, she cooperated with the final efforts to save her precious baby. Please visit our website for a detailed account of this daring rescue mission.

Within three days, our SWT/KWS Tsavo Vet Unit received distressing news of an elephant calf ensnared in a poacher’s trap meant for bushmeat. The wire constricted around the calf’s trunk as it struggled to break free, causing profound distress to the helpless mother.

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Immediate action was imperative to prevent dire consequences, such as trunk severance or predator attacks. Dr. Poghon administered anesthesia to the calf and its mother to ensure safe treatment.

Fortunately, our team arrived in the nick of time, and the snare was removed without causing any harm to the calf’s trunk.

The calf was joyfully reunited with its mother, and together, they strolled into the sunset, a heartwarming sight to behold.

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Last week, the SWT/KWS Mount Kenya Mobile Vet Unit received a distress call to aid a calf at the Loisaba Wildlife Conservancy.

A tour guide had noticed the calf limping and struggling to keep pace with its herd, which had moved ahead without it. Upon arrival, our team found the calf with its persistent mother, who refused to leave its side.

To tend to the calf’s injuries and alleviate its pain, Dr. Ndambiri administered tranquilizers to both mother and calf.

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Although the calf’s leg was injured, nothing was broken. After medication and revival, the calf wasted no time suckling and rejoining its herd.

These young elephant calves have a long journey ahead, much like humans. Elephants can live up to 70 years, but their lives can be tragically cut short by unforeseen events such as falls, snares, or encounters with human-made hazards.

Thankfully, with your generous support, our SWT/KWS Mobile Vet Units can swiftly intervene, preventing these tragedies and securing a bright future for these wild elephant families.

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