From Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Maisha has passed away

songbird · ‎03-21-2010

Maisha was a remarkable elephant. She became a leader of the orphans and the protector and "nanny" to the very young orphans. She died unexpectedly last weekend. Here is a link about it.

https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/news/updates/unexpected-loss-of-maisha?utm_source=twitter&utm...

Rose429 · ‎08-26-2012

@songbird Well that just made me cry. I hope none of the others get sick with her illness and they can figure out what happened. They tried so hard to save her.

songbird · ‎03-21-2010

@Rose429 wrote:
@songbird Well that just made me cry. I hope none of the others get sick with her illness and they can figure out what happened. They tried so hard to save her.

One reason I love this charity. They really care about the orphans. Maisha was one herself and not fully grown. But she was a natural leader. Had she made it, she would have become a leader of her herd. I was touched to see she was the first elephant the babies met after they were rescued.

DJP · ‎03-09-2010

That is so sad. You could tell from the pictures that the babies loved her. Maisha was very brave. God love her.

Sushismom · ‎03-09-2010

How very, very sad. Goodbye, Maisha.

Drythe · ‎07-09-2011

Such a kind, loving heart, a real presence for the lost babies.

They, along with the human friends, will be morning her loss.

Godspeed Maisha, your name will be recalled for a long time.

"Animals are not my whole world, but they have made my world whole" ~ Roger Caras

SXMGirl · ‎07-07-2010

@songbird Thank you for your post. So very sad. However, because of your post, I am now the proud adopted parent to Kindani and Kinyei, so, again, thank you.

The next time that I hear salt and ice together, it better be in a margarita!

bcherry01 · ‎08-11-2018

songbird · ‎03-21-2010

@SXMGirl wrote:
@songbird Thank you for your post. So very sad. However, because of your post, I am now the proud adopted parent to Kindani and Kinyei, so, again, thank you.

Aw....I still have Roho. He's growing up fast! And thank you!

Jk9 · ‎07-18-2013

What a moving story. I share feelings of loss and the despair you feel when you just don't know what happened with Maisha's care givers and those who followed her story. Thank you @songbird for sharing this post with us here. You have extended Maisha's story even farther.

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