Orphaned rhino calves saved in southern Kruger National Park
Two orphaned rhino calves were rescued from southern Kruger National Park and are now in the care of the Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary.
Two baby rhino orphans were rescued from the southern parts of the Kruger National Park (KNP) yesterday, February 28.
Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary founder and CEO Petronel Nieuwoudt told Lowvelder that the calves have been transported to the sanctuary for care.
“Yesterday morning at 10:36 we got a call from a vet in the south of the KNP about the calves,” said Nieuwoudt.
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“Sanctuary drivers went to the area and used a trailer to transport the heavier calf. The younger calf was transported in a sling from underneath a helicopter,” she added.
One of the calves weighed about 400 kg, and the other about 600 kg.
“We can now confirm that both calves have safely arrived at the Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary. Thanks to an extraordinary collaborative effort between multiple teams,” said Nieuwoudt. “They are now in the care of our dedicated team, who remained by their side throughout the night to ensure they are settled, supported, and closely monitored.”
Nieuwoudt urged members of the public who would like to make a donation to support Care for Wild to contact them via their website: www.careforwild.co.za.
Lowvelder attempted to contact SANParks but had not received a response by the time of publication.
