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His mother, the matriarch had stayed by his side all night, unable to do anything but stand guard and protect her little one. She would not allow Craig or the Guides to get near so they had to call for reinforcements. Kenya Wildlife Service and Lewa Wildlife Conservancy arrived swiftly and working together, the team was able to free the little guy. Mike Watson from Lewa Wildlife Conservancy had joined the team in his helicopter and was able to move the mother away about 500 metres, in order for the team to gain safe access to the young elephant. When he was freed he ran off in the opposite direction from his mother and Mike Watson, using the helicopter guided the little elephant and his mother back together, reuniting them safely.
Over the following two days Craig sent the guides out to see if they could locate the herd and make sure all was well but after searching the area for hours at a time, they could not find the little elephant or his herd. In one way this is a good sign, as it seems the herd wanted to find somewhere quiet after the commotion of the rescue. The young elephant is a tough little guy and maybe one day he and his herd will return to the area and we will see him again. #elewanamoments #elephant #rescue #freedom #wildspaces #somewhereoutthere
A huge thank you to all those that helped get this little elephant out of a tight spot!