Elephant memorial

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The Elephant Whisperer



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
US invasion in 2003.
On March 7, 2012 Lawrence Anthony died. He is remembered and missed by his wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons & numerous
elephants.
Two days after his passing, 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, humans 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 the
beloved animals evoked in such an organized way:
Walking slowly - for days
- making
their way in a solemn one-by-one
queue (it's actually called a "parade") 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! But 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.






Amazing.