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A Tragic Loss
It’s with very great sadness that I’m writing of the death of Kaboko, one of our orphaned gorillas after a very sudden illness. The necropsy and analysis is being completed by the gorilla vets and the definitive results still have to be finalised but it was almost certainly from severe complications from an acute gastro-intestinal infection. André and his team were with him throughout and did all they could to administer treatment, and we’re all deeply shocked at the speed at which his condition collapsed.
Kaboko had a wonderfully gentle character and leaves a large empty space in the lives of all of those who have worked so hard to rebuild the lives of our orphan gorillas at the Senkwekwe centre.
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21 Responses to “A Tragic Loss”
Such sad news,what a loss for you all,a lovely Gorilla,I’m truly saddened & send my condolences to you all,it must be devastating to lose such a precious life.If there is any compensation,he was amongst people who loved him at the end,who fought so hard for him-what a tough job you all do,so rewarding but so hard when you have to deal with sadness.Love & respect to you all.
Very, very sorry to hear this sad news … may good memories of him all give you strength! Surely, he’s in Gorilla-Heaven now (though we all would’ve liked to see it differently). Best regards!
Very sad news. Rest in peace Kaboko, no war where you are now.
I’m so sorry .. Very sad news. All my thoughts with you and particularly with André and his team. Thanks again for all you do !
My heartfelt condolences to all…and also my upmost appreciation for all the hard work and love that you give to the orphaned grilla….you are close to my heart
Incredibly sad news, condolences to Andre and his team.
I am soooo sorryyyy! I wish I had numerous incomes of money due to helping these babies!!!
So sorry to hear the news,
At least he was with friends and not at the hands of some low life poacher.
.well done Andre and his team for a brave effort, and for all the good work you do.
This world needs more people like you?
Many, many tears this end. Much love and big hug to Andre.
Rest In Peace, dear Kaboko.
Though I never met you, I can see from your pictures that you were a kind soul with good character. We miss you here on Earth! I hope your next world is kinder to you than humans on Earth treated you & your kind. I hope you will reunite with your mother again!
Please, is there any way you can set up a donation for in remembrance of Kaboko? It is a special, celebratory way to support you in his name.
Many tears in our household for dear Kaboko. RIP in that gorilla heaven with your mother.. heartfelt thanks to all who care for these beautiful, gentle creatures
very sorry and sad, the only lae in the group, special love for that horphan male
There are many tears in our hearts tonight. Rest in peace, dear Kaboko. I believe you are in a better place. My heartfelt condolences to Andre and all the gorilla doctors who cared for him until his very last breath. Thanks to you (and especially to Andre) we can be assured that Kaboko’s last memories were happy ones.
Extreme sadness. My heart breaks. I am so fearful for all. Please dear God and ST.Francis take care of these beautiful gorillas.
A great loss. I feel very sad for the keepers, I know they were very attached as well as the other orphans. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
so sorry to hear of this.; the staff would be heart broken.. .he always seemed to have a rather haunted look about him
I’m so sad to hear this, i had a great time watching he playing with Maisha. it is indeed a great loss after all that André and his team as done to keep them alive.
You all are in my thoughts.
Sad. Each and every individual is so extraordinarily special that is absolutely tragic when the universe loses one soul. Good night little fella. You will be missed dearly.
Truly Sad to learn this … my deepest sympathies to the wonderful keepers and the rest of the Orphans … Heartbreaking news
My deepest condolences to all of you who knew, loved and cared for Kaboko; i know the suddenness of his passing makes it that much harder. How very lucky he was to have been saved by you and that he didn’t suffer long. May his memories bring you joy again very soon and may he rest in peace. There are just too many orphaned wild animals in the world; this must stop!