A group of 5 elephants from farm Epako (game farm) in the Omaruru area (Namibia) broke out to the game farm, Otjiwa. The owner of Epako decided to donate the 5 Elephants, which they have bought previously at a MET (Ministry of Environment and Tourism) game auction to Erinda Ranch (game park).
The assistance of MET was requested and Mr. M. Kamuaruuma from the Omaruru MET office oversaw an epic relocation exercise never before seen in Erongo region. The big bull elephant broke away from the group and was eventually darted and captured at farm Schonfeld. The other 4 elephants were darted, captured and loaded at farm Otjiva.
It was a happy ending indeed as all 5 elephants arrived safely at Erindi Game Park with some 65 000 hectares to roam freely.
Pictures above: Damage to the fencing where the elephants broke out
Mr. M. Kamuaruuma from MET in Omaruru
Mr. M. Kamuaruuma with 2 of the elephants being transferred to the bigger trucks (below) for transport to Erindi Game Park
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