In a heartwarming turn of events on November 5, 2022, a calf named Kitiak found himself amid a miraculous escape, much like Elerai, a young elephant rescued just weeks before.
Kitiak’s appearance was deceiving, with his large tusks making him seem older than his actual age.
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However, upon closer examination, the Mara Mobile Vet Unit of SWT/KWS made a startling discovery – Kitiak was far too young to fend for himself.
The Mara region has been grappling with a growing problem of human-animal conflicts, which weighed heavily on Kitiak’s rescue mission. Regrettably, the teams involved were all too familiar with the tragic consequences of this issue.
Upon inspecting Kitiak’s wounds, they uncovered a harrowing truth – arrows were responsible for the piercing marks that marred the calf’s fragile frame.
The story of Kitiak’s orphanhood shrouds itself in mystery, and the full extent of its revelation may forever remain veiled.
Speculations surround his tragic past, suggesting he may have lost his family during a bitter dispute between humans and animals, resulting in the injuries that marred his body.
Alternatively, it’s conceivable that Kitiak encountered insurmountable challenges while trying to navigate the unforgiving terrain of the Mara alone.
