29/10/2025
In early September, an 18-month-old elephant named Dololo was found struggling in a dam near Tsavo East National Park, Kenya. Using his trunk like a snorkel, the tiny calf kept himself alive in the muddy water until Kenya Wildlife Service rangers rescued him. Exhausted, weak, and sick, Dololo was airlifted to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT) nursery for intensive care.
In early September, an 18-month-old elephant named Dololo was found struggling in a dam near Tsavo East National Park, Kenya. Using his trunk like a snorkel, the tiny calf kept himself alive in the muddy water until Kenya Wildlife Service rangers rescued him. Exhausted, weak, and sick, Dololo was airlifted to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT) nursery for intensive care.
Despite his dire condition, Dololo showed remarkable resilience, standing unaided within hours of arrival. With round-the-clock care, nourishment, and socialization with other orphaned elephants, he gradually regained strength, confidence, and playfulness. Today, Dololo thrives among his herd, a testament to the power of intervention, compassion, and determination.