Today saw the relocation of a Damage Causing Animal (DCA), an Elephant bull that had damaged water pipes, a vehicle, and thatching at Ingwelala. After taking about 12 minutes (each elephant is different) to go down after being darted, teams worked quickly to take samples and load him. The elephant bull was then safely released in the southern part of Timbavati with the whole exercise taking approximately 3 hours.
A great team effort by Umbabat, Timbavati, Elephants Alive and Wildlife Vets. Flying by Wild skies Aviation: Jana Meyer, who had previously been called out twice to try to chase the elephant from Ingwelala, hence its relocation.
Thank you to all the members who came to watch the loading of the elephant and for bringing their children to have, for many, a once in a lifetime experience.
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Darting the ElephantIn order to ensure the safety of the Elephant, the vet will dart him from the helicopter and ensure he goes down in a suitable...
