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September was another demanding month for the Aerial Unit, marked by several veterinary treatments, human-wildlife conflict responses, and orphan rescues, alongside daily patrols and operations that always intensify during the dry season, such as anti-poaching and firefighting. Over the course of the month, pilots flew 191 hours, covering 26,664 kilometres.
Read moreAugust was a challenging month for the Aerial Unit, highlighted by the multi-day rescue of elephants trapped in deep mud. The team provided critical aerial support for wildlife emergencies, orphan rescues, anti-poaching operations, medical evacuations, and firefighting across the region. Over the course of the month, pilots flew 227 hours, covering 29,543 kilometres.
Read moreJuly proved a busy month for the Aerial Unit, with nine veterinary cases attended to from the air, two orphaned elephant rescues facilitated, and multiple instances of poaching and illegal activity detected during routine patrols. The team also coordinated firefighting efforts as fire season began and assisted with human-wildlife conflict cases across the ecosystem.
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