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Just 24 hours earlier, the animals had been photographed playing together
This is the heartbreaking moment than an orphaned baby elephant mourns the death of her mother after she was killed by a poacher’s This is the heartbreaking moment than an orphaned baby elephant mourns the death of her mother after she was killed by a poacher’s poisoned spear for her ivory tusks
In the footage, the traumatised animal, named Roi, is seen standing over her mother’s dead body in Kenya’s Masai Mara National Park
The young female calf, who was visibly distressed, faced starvation without her mother’s milk
The 10-month-old orphan temporarily joined another herd, but faced starvation without her own mother’s milk.
Luckily, Roi was later taken to safety after a dramatic rescue by wildlife experts.
During the complex operation, the youngster was manoeuvred away from the herd, tranquillised and put on a plane.Roi was then taken to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi National Park, where trained keepers are now caring for her.
Rob Brandford, UK Director of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, said: ‘Roi arrived in good health but was clearly traumatised from witnessing the death of her mother.
‘She took milk from the keepers early but was wary and understandably a little nervous around her new surroundings, not trusting the keepers. Once she met the other orphans, she was immediately comfortable and content.
In a complex operation, the youngster was manoeuvred away from the herd, tranquillised and put on a plane
This is the rescue operation which took place after Roi was left orphaned following her mother’s death
But she was dramatically rescued and taken to an orphanage in NairobiTrainers say she settled in well and has become a ‘confident little elephant’
In heart-wrenching scenes, the baby elephant looks lost as she waits to be rescued from the national park
The older elephants paid her attention and provided her with the love and affection she craved and missed.
As the days have passed little Roi has settled in completely and is now extremely attached to her keepers, familiar with the routine and is playing once more – she is a confident little elephant.