RIP Shawu, an Orphaned Elephant who touched hearts around the world.

A tribute to an incredible little orphaned elephant, named Shawu. He sadly passed away suddenly on Monday 18th June.

We walked a long road with this little elephant, after he was rescued and brought into our care at HESC in December 2016. He had been wandering on his own, possibly abandoned by his herd, and was weak, scared and dehydrated.

We nursed him back to health, and when the time came, and he was ready and a strong young elephant, we introduced him the resident Jabulani Herd at Camp Jabulani, where he has thrived ever since.

Sadly, on Monday, Shawu passed away suddenly, due to heart failure. And we are all incredibly devastated.

We will wait for further updates on the condition, which will take some time. For more info, please check our social media platforms.

We would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to everyone who donated, sent messages of support over the past 18 months with Shawu, every little message and all the love you shared with us and him.

He will be sorely missed by his family of elephants, and his family of carers at HESC and Camp Jabulani

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