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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsA mountain gorilla who once went viral for cheeky selfie dies in the arms of caretaker
Ndakasi died on Sept. 26 after battling a prolonged illness and in the arms of her caretaker, according to a statement from the Virunga National Park.
She was found in 2007 by Virunga rangers at 2-months-old clinging to the lifeless body of her mother who was killed by armed militia in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The rangers decided to rescue the gorilla after none of her family members were in the area. That evening, she met Andre Bauma, who would later become her caretaker and lifelong friend, according to the statement.
"It was a privilege to support and care for such a loving creature, especially knowing the trauma Ndakasi suffered at a very young age," Bauma said in the statement.
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crim son
(27,464 posts)I am glad she did not die alone.
Behind the Aegis
(53,918 posts)It is sad, but she died with someone who loved her and whom she loved.
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Beartracks
(12,795 posts)brer cat
(24,513 posts)First thing that came to my mind when I saw the picture. Two good souls who found each other.
Beartracks
(12,795 posts)niyad
(113,027 posts)alphafemale
(18,497 posts)Poor little one.