Experience: I saved an elephant from drowning

The river was deep and unpredictable, and infested with crocodiles

I live in Samburu, in northern Kenya, but I was raised even farther north, on the border of Ethiopia. Where I grew up, there were elephants living in the wild. I was fascinated by these creatures. They’re so social, complex and compassionate; their size breathtaking. I became obsessed with elephants, and decided to carve out a career working with them.

Now, working in the field for Save the Elephants in Kenya, I am mostly based in Samburu National Reserve – a 165km² protected park – recording details of the population and leading collaring operations. We deploy GPS trackers around wild elephants’ necks, so we can monitor their movements.

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