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Mountain Gorilla Missing from Lulengo Group
In the beginning of the week there was an interaction between the Lulengo group and the Mapuwa group. On the next day, Rangers noticed that Kidole, one of the females from the Lulengo group, was bleeding heavily, apparently resulting from an abortion. The MGVP vets were called, but by the time they arrived Kidole had disappeared.
This morning Innocent rushed to the Bikenge patrol post which is nearest to the area where she was last seen. He has mobilised three search parties consisting of Rangers and Dr Jacques- over the next several days they will combing the forest in search for Kidole.
I will let you know as soon as I hear anything.
Kidole pictured in 2007
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9 Responses to “Mountain Gorilla Missing from Lulengo Group”
Reading this instantly brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for taking such immediate action. I pray, so hard, that Kidole is okay! Such a sweet face! I just can’t fathom the fact that these innocent members of the group can get caught right in the middle of these interactions. Please let us know as soon as you hear anything.
Thank you for the report, Pierre. My thoughts and prayers are with the search party and for safe recovery of Kidole.
Thanks for letting us know Pierre. I will praying Kidole is found safe and sound. Please let us know as soon you have word of her. You are all great!
We are all incredibly anxious to hear any news. At Bikenge there is no cell phone reception so please be patient as it is hard to get news from there. As soon as we hear anything it will be put right up here.
please lets hus know about she
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