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2012-08-01 An elephant never forgets - This is absolutely incredible!
Lawrence Anthony,
a legend in South Africa and
author of 3 books including the bestseller The Elephant Whisperer, bravely
rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all over the globe from human
atrocities, including the courageous rescue of Baghdad Zoo animals during the US invasion in
2003.
On March 7, 2012 Lawrence Anthony died. He is remembered and missed by
his wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons and numerous elephants.
Two days after his passing, a remarkable thing happened! The wild
elephants showed up at his home led by two large matriarchs. Separate wild
herds arrived in droves to say ‘goodbye’ to their beloved man-friend. A
total of 20 elephants had patiently walked over 12 miles to get to his South
African house.
Witnessing this
spectacle, many people were obviously in awe, not only because of the supreme
intelligence and precise timing that these elephants sensed about Lawrence's
passing, but also because of the profound memory and emotion that the beloved
animals evoked in such an organized way: Walking slowly - for days
- making their way in a solemn one-by-one queue from their habitat to his house.
Lawrence's wife, Francoise, was especially
touched, knowing that the elephants had not been to his house prior to that day
for well over a year, yet they knew where they were going! The elephants
obviously wanted to pay their deep respects, honoring their friend who'd saved
their lives - so much respect that they stayed for 2 days and 2 nights.
Then one morning, they left, making their long journey back home.
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