Rescue of Orphaned Elephant Weka | Sheldrick Trust

On the morning of the 8th September 2022, one of our pilots was conducting a routine aerial patrol of the Voi River circuit. Scanning Tsavo East National Park as it unfolded below him, he spotted a small, lone elephant calf who looked to be in a very bad way. Based on her skin-and-bones emaciated appearance, she had been without her herd for some time.

He circled the area for an hour, in the hope her family would return and scoop her up. They never did. This film is the story of Weka's rescue.

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Established in 1977, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) operates the world’s most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program, rescuing and hand-rearing orphaned elephants and other animals that have lost their mothers, all too often as a result of human activity. But we do much more than this. Through our Aerial, Anti-Poaching and Mobile Veterinary Units, we safeguard the natural environment and provide immediate assistance to wild animals in need. We also secure irreplaceable wilderness areas so that animals will always have space to roam and work with local partners and communities to ensure people and wildlife can live alongside one another.

[shawnmatthews]

She is a beautiful calf. Glad she is now safe. Bless you all for the work you do spreading awareness and solutions in Kenya. 🙏🏾

[reallyfedup]

Poor lil mama she must have been so scared. She's safe now.💝

[yogamitwendy]

Thank you for saving her. Weka is beautiful ❤❤

[juliemay]

Oh Weka, you will never suffer or be alone ever again. You're In the best hands of loving and caring humans. Thank you TSWT from the bottom of my heart for all the amazing animal rescues, and constantly carrying out aerial searches for any other animals who may need rescuing. 🙏🙏

[Cechil]

So many babies orphaned for so many reasons. Thank you so much for rescuing her.

[judys]

God bless you for saving, nurturing and helping these precious ellies to thrive. ♥️🇨🇦

[rennierad]

Where would these beautiful animals be without your help. We appreciate you so much, thank you for helping this sweet baby. ❤💕

[annalefsrud]

Boy the rescues just keep coming, have you every had this many orphans at the nursery before? Dismaying that there are so many orphans out there, & so grateful you're there.

[Fadedecho]

I have tears 😢 in eyes. Seeing a baby ellie left behind or alone is too sad. So many times this happens for many reasons. It's a blessing for baby as baby is able to have more ellies to bond with. Mostly baby was saved. God bless your crews... 💞

[inukshuksixtyfour]

Precious little ones...thank you so much to those who help them. 💖💓💝🐘💝💓💖

[markflores]

Sheldrick you're the best. Another excellent job. Hats off.

[cls]

Thank you to all of your dedicated carers

[patricialease]

Oh my goodness! My heart cries for those precious little beings. 😢
Such love and care, bless you all!

[MyNordstromwishlist]

Oh that precious baby! The bones showing; Weka must have been hurting inside and out! Thank you for rescuing this beautiful animal soul

[okmjtmm]

As soon as I saw the beginning of the video I said aloud "Oh no, so skinny".
Now I'm smiling!!
Weka may you have a strong and wonderful life 😍🤩💞🙏

[ruthmohammed]

SHE IS SOOO BEAUTIFUL..🐘🐘🐘❤❤❤🐘🎶😇AND YOU GUYS WERE LIKE ANGELS..THANK YOU DSWT

[heatherparsons]

Each rescue is a miracle and I'm glad I get to see them all. ❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️

[TheErik]

So many orphaned Elephant calves.
NOT GOOD.
But thank god you good people are watching out for them.
God bless you all!

[melaniekotze]

Thank you warders you all are doing great rescue. God bless you all and your family 🙏🏻🕊️🙏🏻🕊️🙏🏻🕊️🦣🐘

[dopeyhappey]

Thank you TSWT for rescuing Weka. great work from all the keepers. 🌏🌌🌈🌻🌞☀️🌝🙏