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24 May 2026
Aerial Unit Report: April 2026April brought the continuation of March's long rains. The Aerial Unit responded to a major bushmeat poaching operation, supported veterinary callouts at Kipini, managed persistent human–elephant conflict along several boundaries, and conducted a medical evacuation of an injured KWS ranger. Pilots flew 139 hours and covered 19,314 kilometres during the month.
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Aerial Unit Report: March 2026March brought unusually generous rainfall across Tsavo, transforming the landscape and creating new wetlands along the Tiva River. The Aerial Unit responded to a cluster of snaring cases, intensified surveillance over emerging poaching activity, and managed ongoing human–elephant conflict along key boundaries. Pilots flew 167 hours and covered 22,696 kilometres during the month.
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Aerial Unit Report: February 2026February saw an early and above-average start to the rains, bringing relief across much of Tsavo. The Aerial Unit focused on several human–elephant conflict cases along the Tsavo East boundary, supported multiple orphan rescues, and assisted veterinary teams in the field. Pilots flew 192 hours and covered 24,562 kilometres during the month.
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