A team of experts from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), led by Dr. Richard Samson, successfully rescued a young elephant that had been trapped by a snare set by poachers along the Ruhudji River in the Kilombero Wildlife Reserve, located in Malinyi District, Morogoro Region, approximately 400 kilometers from Morogoro Municipality. The snare, made of a strong rope, had captured the elephant’s front leg, endangering its life and causing severe pain.
The rescue was carried out in collaboration with the Tanzania Wildlife Authority (TAWA), which manages the Kilombero Wildlife Reserve, as part of joint efforts to strengthen conservation and ensure the safety of wildlife.
SUA and TAWA experts were able to secure the health and life of the young elephant by removing the rope that had bound its right leg for two days, a situation that left the animal unable to walk or access food and water. This operation exemplifies the success of conservation and wildlife health initiatives achieved through education, professional expertise, and collaboration between government and higher education institutions, contributing to joint efforts to save animal lives.
Currently, the young elephant has been returned to its natural habitat and reunited with its family, while continuing to receive protection and close monitoring from TAWA as its health steadily improves.
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