January 11, 2009
The Elephant Sanctuary
The Elephant Sanctuary
It is with great sorrow that we report that today we lost another of our precious elephants. Even if we were prepared for the loss, even if we had received some advance notice, the shock and sadness would not be diminished. But the suddenness of Zula’s passing has shaken us to our core. Zula, “big sister” and dearest friend to Tange, the nurturer, mature and kind, known to be gentle to everyone she ever met, left us tonight just after 11pm. By all accounts she was healthy and thriving when shortly after entering the barn for an evening meal she was found lying on the floor, struggling to rise. With her caregivers and vets at her side, Zula received emergency medical care in an effort to relieve her anxiety, encourage her to relax and regain her strength, and enable her to rise. When it was determined that the next step would be to hoist Zula onto her feet, she took her last breath and passed away. Zula’s sudden death leaves us with more questions than answers. The deep sorrow is felt by caregivers and elephant family alike. Zula remained in the barn with her sisters while arrangements were made for her necropsy and burial.
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Rest In PeaceZula
1975 - 2009
How sad to lose her so suddenly like that. Her sisters must be grieving, since elephants have such close ties.
ReplyDeleteOh how very sad for them.
ReplyDeletePoor eley phant! We hope dat they find what happened to Zula.
ReplyDeleteThat is so sad. Rest in peace, beautiful Zula.
ReplyDeleteFurry sad.
ReplyDeleteI's will be purring fur hers sisfurs.
KC
We are so sad to hear about Zula. She is such a beautiful elephant!
ReplyDeleteSo very sad. May she rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about sweet Zula. What a sad day for all of us. Rest in peace, sweet girl!
ReplyDeleteTears are in our eyes as we think of Zula. Elephants are so amazing and we pray for her herd and all that were priveleged to know and love her.
ReplyDeleteThis story is very sad. Reading "Animal Liberation" recently, I am deeply affected by the concept of that animal in distress. So hopeful I am that everyone ffinds their peace. I am sure this loss afected many...
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