Gorilla dies in the arms of his carer

[mellowyellow]

It is with heartfelt sadness that Virunga announces the death of beloved orphaned mountain gorilla, Ndakasi, who had been under the care of the Park’s Senkwekwe Center for more than a decade. On the evening of 26 September, following a prolonged illness in which her condition rapidly deteriorated, Ndakasi took her final breath in the loving arms of her caretaker and lifelong friend, Andre Bauma.

 

[SmoothSeas]

poor baby...

 

[Shalimar]

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It is with heartfelt sadness that Virunga announces the death of beloved orphaned mountain gorilla, Ndakasi, who had been under the care of the Park’s Senkwekwe Center for more than a decade. On the evening of 26 September, following a prolonged illness in which her condition rapidly deteriorated, Ndakasi took her final breath in the loving arms of her caretaker and lifelong friend, Andre Bauma.

To die in the arms of a loved one. What a precious gift. Rest in Peace Ndakasi

 

[PamfromTx]

This is heartbreaking.

 

[Pecos]

This is heartbreaking.

It is very heartbreaking and very lovely at the same time.