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It's back to the wild for orphaned elephants in Samburu sanctuary

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Tourists drawn from USA, UK, Germany, Denmark, and France were at the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in Samburu County on June 23, 2024 to witness the release of the calves to the wild. [Michael Saitoti, Standard]

In a remote corner of northern Kenya lies Reteti Elephant Sanctuary which has been home to 13 orphaned or abandoned elephants for the past seven years.

The Samburu community manages the sanctuary. Traditionally, Samburu warriors are charged with protecting their community and caring for their livestock.

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